요약
- 5A(German Leichtbier)는 미국 라이트 라거의 독일 판본.
- 5B(Kolsh)는 상면발효 라거. 하면발효 라거의 대항마이며 필스와 구분이 힘듬
- 5C(German Helles Exportbier) Export는 무겁고 센 맥주를 가리키며, 필스보다 홉 내리고 바디있고 헬레스보다 씀. 역시 필스너 대항마
- 5D(German Pils) 체코필스너 대항마로 홉 올림, 바디 내림, 탄산 올림.(체코보다 독일물이 경수) (뮌헨)헬레스보다 홉 강조.
5A. German Leichtbier
Aroma
- malt aroma: low to medium-low grainy-sweet or slightly crackery
- hop aroma: low to medium w/ spicy, floral, herbal
- clean fermentation profile
Appearance
- straw~pale gold
- brilliant clarity
- moderate white head, moderate persistency
Flavor
- malt flavor: low to medium grainy-sweet
- hop flavor: low to medium w/ spicy, floral, herbal
- hop bitterness: medium
- clean fermentation character
Mouthfeel
- light to very light body
- medium to high carbonation
Style comparison
- w/ German pils or Helles: lower alcohol, lighter-bodied, less agressive
History
traditional versions for physical laborers but modern one is based on popular American products in the same class
5B. Kolsh
Aroma
- malt aroma: low to very low
- hop aroma: low hop aroma is optional
Appearance
- very pale gold~light gold
- very clear
- delicate white head may not persist
Flavor
- malt flavor: soft yet attenuated(+almost imperceptible fruity sweetness from fermentation)
- hop flavor: low to moderately-high
- hop bitterness: medium to medium-low
- no noticeable residual sweetness
Mouthfeel
- medium-light to medium body
- medium to medium-high carbonation
- crisp and well-attenuated
Style comparison
- w/ Cream ale or Pils: similar(if you're untrained taster)
Comment and History
top-fermented, lagered beer. due to its delicate profile, has a relatively short shelf-life. in the 1800s, developed to combat bottom-fermented pale lagers.
5C. German Helles Exportbier
Aroma
- malt aroma: moderate grainy-sweet
- hop aroma: low to medium
- clean fermentation profile
Appearance
- light gold~deep gold
- clear
- persistent white head
Flavor
- both in good balance
Mouthfeel
- medium body
- medium carbonation
Style comparison
- w/ Pils : less finishing hops, more body
- w/ Helles: more bitter
Comments and History
known as Dortmunder or Dortmunder Export. the term "Export" is a beer strength descriptor under German brewing tradition. developed in the Dortmund industrial region in the 1870s in response to pale Pilsner-type beers.
5D. German Pils
Aroma
- malt aroma: medium-low to low grainy-sweet-rich
- hop: distinctive flowery, spicy, or herbal but should not totally dominate the malt presence
Appearance
- straw~light gold
- brilliant to very clear
- creamy, long-lasting white head
Flavor
- malt: moderate to moderately-low grainy-sweet
- hop: low to high floral, spicy, herbal
- clean fermentation profile
Mouthfeel
- medium-light body
- medium to high carbonation
Style comparison
- w/ Czech premium pale lager: lighter body, drier, crispier, more fully attenuated, more of a lingering bitterness, with higher carbonation
- w/ International pale lager: more hop character, malt flavor, and bitterness
- w/ Munich helles: more hop character, bitterness, with drier, crispier finish
- w/ Helles: less malt character but similar
History
adapted from Czech pilsner to suit brewing conditions in Germany, particularly water with higher mineral content and domestic hop varieties.
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