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American Lite Ale | 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit | All-Grain

    Description

    • Light, clean, a little bitter, and fairly neutral
    • Includes Saaz and Cascade hops
    • Estimated ABV: 3.6%
    • Estimated IBUs: 6-10
    • Makes 5 gallons of finished beer

    A lite beer similiar to the major American brands. Very light in color. Not much flavor, not much bitterness, not much of anything to tell you the truth. However, sometimes that is exactly what we are looking for. A good beer for general mass consumption.

    • Makes 5 gallons
    • Estimated Original Gravity: 1.035
    • SRM (Color Range): 4-6
    • IBUs: 6-10
    • Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 3.6%

     


     

    Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.

     

    American Lite Ale | 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit | All-Grain

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        Description

        • Light, clean, a little bitter, and fairly neutral
        • Includes Saaz and Cascade hops
        • Estimated ABV: 3.6%
        • Estimated IBUs: 6-10
        • Makes 5 gallons of finished beer

        A lite beer similiar to the major American brands. Very light in color. Not much flavor, not much bitterness, not much of anything to tell you the truth. However, sometimes that is exactly what we are looking for. A good beer for general mass consumption.

        • Makes 5 gallons
        • Estimated Original Gravity: 1.035
        • SRM (Color Range): 4-6
        • IBUs: 6-10
        • Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 3.6%

         


         

        Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.

         
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        All Grain Brewing
        KIT104-KIT404-American Lite Ale(QR)
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        Man Cave Beer Co.
        Crafting Perfection: An American Lite Ale That Shines

        This American Lite Ale recipe is a real gem. After years of brewing IPAs and experimenting with various styles, I figured it was time to craft something more approachable for the family. Not everyone here is a hop head. Interestingly, my OG hit 1.048 and FG settled at 1.010, giving me a 4.99% ABV, which is a bit higher than the 3.6% listed on the site. No complaints here, though! The flavor is spot on, reminiscent of a commercially produced Lite Lager, even though it's an ale. I'm thrilled with the outcome-clean, crisp, and zero off flavors. Even my wife is a fan. This will be a perfect match for our crab feast this weekend. Definitely brewing this one again.

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        Kyle S.
        Standard Drink All Day Beer

        A great “drink all day but never get drunk” beer. It’s not going to wow your tastebuds but in its natural state it’s a great “light” beer recipe. Easily adaptable to flavor additives if you want to mix it up.

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        Larry B.
        Will brew again.

        This could be a "go to" in hot weather. Cleared nicely when crash chilled.

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        JMIlls
        Good all around summer beer

        Very mild and light. Tastes about the same as most of the store bought light beers. Not very malty or hoppy. Everyone that has tried it has wanted more. I already have a second kit to brew for this summer.

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