Color: Pale to medium amber. The word “Light” refers to light body and reduced calories rather than color.
Clarity: Chill haze should not be present
Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt sweetness is very low but evident
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Absent to low
Perceived Bitterness: Very low to low
Fermentation Characteristics: Low fruity-estery aromas and flavors are acceptable. Diacetyl should be absent. Corn, rice, or other grain or sugar adjuncts may be used but all-malt formulations are also made.
Body: Low to medium-low
Additional Notes:
Calories should not exceed 125 per 12-ounce serving.These beers are high in carbonation.
-
Color SRM (EBC): 4-12 (8-24 EBC)
-
ABV: 2.8%-3.5% (3.5%-4.4%) %
-
IBU: 8-15
-
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.002-1.008 (0.5-2.1 °Plato)
-
OG - Original Gravity: 1.024-1.040 (6.1-10.0 °Plato)
