Pale Bitter European Beer - German Leichtbier
A pale, highly-attenuated, light-bodied German lager with lower alcohol and calories than normal-strength beers. Moderately bitter with noticeable malt and hop flavors, the beer is still interesting to drink.
Flavor Profile: Low to medium grainy-sweet malt flavor initially. Medium hop bitterness. Low to medium hop flavor, with a spicy, herbal, or floral quality. Clean fermentation character, well-lagered. Dry finish with a light malty and hoppy aftertaste.
Ingredients: Similar to a German Pils or Helles, continental Pils malt, German lager yeast, Saazer-type hops.
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 German Leichtbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SchuBrew Leichtbier |
5 gal | 3.58% | 18.47 | 1.033 | 1.006 | BIAB | 2449 | |
| German Lite |
5.5 gal | 3.2% | 12.77 | 1.032 | 1.008 | Partial Mash | 2231 | |
| Kölsch |
25 L | 4.98% | 24.58 | 1.049 | 1.011 | All Grain | 1960 | |
| Session Oat IPA |
5.5 gal | 4.23% | 39.15 | 1.042 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1944 | |
| Rising sun |
3.5 gal | 3.37% | 12.49 | 1.033 | 1.008 | BIAB | 1940 | |
| Spiced Pumpkin Ale |
6 gal | 4.78% | 32.04 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 1865 | |
| Dortmunder |
8 gal | 4.66% | 24.86 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 1829 | |
| Gold Bear Kölsch |
5.5 gal | 4.96% | 32.53 | 1.049 | 1.011 | BIAB | 1739 | |
| Batch #24 |
25 L | 5.28% | 81.05 | 1.053 | 1.013 | BIAB | 1518 | |
| Leichtbier |
5.5 gal | 3.56% | 24.04 | 1.034 | 1.007 | All Grain | 1332 |
Newest German Leichtbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kölsch |
5.5 gal | 5.38% | 0 | 1.053 | 1.012 | BIAB | 23 | |
| Kettle Sour Gose “Lime in the Coconut “ |
5 gal | 4.51% | 10.09 | 1.042 | 1.007 | BIAB | 32 | |
| Old Ale |
20.8 L | 4.99% | 0 | 1.050 | 1.012 | All Grain | 71 | |
| Best Maibock |
5 gal | 6.65% | 26.06 | 1.066 | 1.016 | BIAB | 47 | |
| Small German |
42 L | 3.21% | 33.38 | 1.029 | 1.004 | All Grain | 144 | |
| AV Pils |
5.5 gal | 4.13% | 18.36 | 1.038 | 1.007 | BIAB | 102 | |
| Rot-Weiss |
45 L | 4.98% | 26.71 | 1.049 | 1.011 | All Grain | 135 | |
| Treble Sauce |
21 L | 4.46% | 30.48 | 1.044 | 1.010 | All Grain | 150 | |
| Pils Licht |
5.5 gal | 4.33% | 18.98 | 1.040 | 1.007 | BIAB | 167 | |
| Love Pale Ale |
13 L | 5.74% | 44.15 | 1.053 | 1.010 | All Grain | 145 |
Fermentables Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German - Pilsner | 48 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 77% | 26% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 25 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 20% | 4% - 100% | |
| German - Acidulated Malt | 24 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 1% - 9% |
| American - Pilsner | 24 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 85% | 37% - 100% |
| US - Pale 2-Row | 19 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 72% | 17% - 100% |
| German - Carapils | 16 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 9% | 0% - 19% |
| German - Vienna | 15 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 19% | 2% - 83% |
| American - Vienna | 15 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 18% | 5% - 33% |
| Bestmalz - BEST Pilsen | 14 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.9°L
|
37 | 75% | 14% - 100% |
| Flaked Oats | 13 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 14% | 2% - 100% |
Hops Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 42 | 3.75 | 46% | 16% - 100% |
| Magnum | 32 | 15 | 32% | 9% - 100% |
| Saaz | 29 | 3.5 | 37% | 13% - 80% |
| Tettnanger | 24 | 4.5 | 39% | 10% - 90% |
| Cascade | 15 | 7 | 39% | 3% - 100% |
| Perle | 14 | 8.2 | 32% | 9% - 50% |
| Citra | 14 | 11 | 22% | 5% - 100% |
| East Kent Goldings | 12 | 5 | 35% | 16% - 100% |
| Styrian Goldings | 12 | 5.5 | 41% | 7% - 100% |
| Centennial | 12 | 10 | 24% | 3% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
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Yeasts Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 29 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 19 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| White Labs - German Ale/ Kölsch Yeast WLP029 | 14 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Medium | 75% | 65°F | 69°F |
| Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager | 14 | Danstar | Lagers | High | High | 80% | 50°F | 59°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - German Ale Yeast K-97 | 12 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .104 | High | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 9 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 8 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Lallemand - LALBREW® KÖLN KÖLSCH KOLSCH STYLE ALE YEAST | 7 | Lallemand | Ales | Medium | Medium | 75% | 59°F | 72°F |
| Wyeast - German Ale 1007 | 6 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.11 | Low | 75% | 55°F | 68°F |
| Lallemand - LalBrew NovaLager™ | 5 | Lallemand | Lagers | High | Medium | 81% | 50°F | 68°F |
Other Ingredients Used In German Leichtbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 54 | Water Agt | Mash | 23% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 32 | Water Agt | Mash | 24% | 0% - 78% |
| Lactic acid | 27 | Water Agt | Mash | 72% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 18 | Water Agt | Boil | 43% | 0% - 100% |
| Brewtan B | 18 | Water Agt | Mash | 7% | 0% - 25% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 16 | Water Agt | Mash | 28% | 0% - 73% |
| Epsom Salt | 11 | Water Agt | Mash | 8% | 0% - 36% |
| Table Salt | 7 | Water Agt | Mash | 17% | 0% - 100% |
| Irish Moss | 7 | Fining | Mash | 64% | 33% - 100% |
| Wyeast - Beer Nutrient | 5 | Other | Primary | 29% | 12% - 40% |
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