10 best brands of light beer: strength, which one to choose, comparison with analogues

Light beer has been popular all over the world since time immemorial. This intoxicating drink has many varieties and varieties due to its various preparation characteristics. Contrary to popular belief, there is a bright light strife: production technologies and the ingredient composition affect both the organoleptic properties and the density, as well as the appearance of the drink.

Our today's selection includes 10 brands of light beer of domestic and foreign production most demanded by the Russian consumer. We will study each sample in detail, tell you what to pay special attention to when buying foam.

Rating of TOP 10 light beer names

Kronenbourg

A pale yellow white wheat beer drink with a lush head. A mild and refreshing French-style lager with hints of citrus and aromatic cilantro in the finish. In the production of barley malt, wheat, zest, spices and hop products are used. It goes well with white poultry, fish, cheese and fruit desserts.

Since 2008 it has been produced at the Baltika brewery in St. Petersburg. Energy value per 100 g: 47.2 kcal. Recommended to be consumed chilled to 3 ° C.

Delicious beer with a rich aroma, very easy to drink. Soft carbonation, subtle bitterness on the palate with a citrus flavor. Created according to a French recipe, it goes well with olives.

Baltika №8

German-style golden wheat beer with a thick and dense head. The gustatory palette includes up to 8 characteristic shades from malt-caramel to fruity. It is characterized by a spicy, slightly sweet aftertaste. Suitable as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled pork, fish, poultry and savory snacks.

It has been produced according to the original recipe since 2001. Energy value per 100 g: 45 kcal. Recommended serving temperature: 4.5-7 ° C.

I can't put it on a par with German blanches, but quite a worthy domestic representative of wheat beer! The taste is soft, pleasant color and aroma, sometimes you can take it as an alternative to more expensive varieties.

Leffe blonde

Belgian filtered light ale with a golden hue with a sticky, homogeneous foam. The taste contains notes of dried fruits, caramel and spices. It is characterized by a slight bitterness, viscosity and herbaceous aroma. The drink is made from several varieties of hops and malt with the addition of corn. Recommended to combine with smoked snacks, moldy cheese and red meat.

The original abbey recipe was developed in the 12th century. Energy value: 61.2 kcal. Recommended serving temperature: 6 ° C.

Truly premium quality at an affordable price. One of the most worthy representatives of the alcoholic mass market. A bright beer with a rich honey aroma and a long aftertaste.

Guinness Nitro IPA

An Indian pale ale from Ireland with a golden honey hue with a velvety white head and a creamy texture. The aftertaste is characterized by a prolonged but light bitterness with caramel notes. Herbaceous citrus aroma. In the production of 5 types of premium hops are used. Recommended to combine with white meat and fish.

The jar is equipped with a nitrogen capsule. The drink has been produced since 2005 at the Guinness factory in Dublin. Energy value: 43 kcal. Serving temperature: 7-9 ° С.

Delicious beer with light bitterness and rich herbal aftertaste. I like it even more than the original version of Guinness. The foam turns out to be dense, milky.

Corona Extra

Classic Mexican lager with a refreshing taste and light grain aroma. In a slightly sweet aftertaste, there are notes of corn and herbs. It goes well with soft French cheeses, seafood and Asian cuisine.

The drink was first brewed in 1925 in Mexico City. Energy value: 41.6 kcal. Traditionally served with a slice of lime inserted into the neck and cooled to 5–7 ° C.

Quality beer with great taste, good for sauna and parties. I love to use it with a slice of lemon. You can safely drink it uncooled. It is a pity that there are no larger bottles.

Warsteiner

Amber German Pilsner with a lush white cap. It is characterized by a pronounced malt flavor with light hop bitterness and grain aroma. The traditional recipe includes pure spring water, selected hops and barley. Suitable as an aperitif, combined with meat dishes of German cuisine (knuckle, ham, sausages), cheeses, fried fish.

The production of the drink dates back to 1753 at a family brewery in Germany. Energy value: 43 kcal. Recommended serving temperature: 5-8 ° С.

A pleasant bitterness in the aftertaste is the highlight of the Warsteiner, for which I appreciate him. It has a bright golden beautiful color and a good head of foam. A true German classic.

Hite

South Korean summer lager with a golden hue, American style. Drinking and soft drink with subtle bitterness. The aroma contains notes of hops and corn. In the aftertaste — malty sweetness and pear. Natural water, purified with bamboo charcoal and enriched with potassium ions, is used for production. Recommended for use with light snacks, Asian dishes.

It has been on the market for over 80 years. Recommended serving temperature: 2–4 ° С. Caloric content per 100 g: 38 kcal.

Pleasant beer, I take myself quite often for the evening. Very drinkable, no bitterness, good thirst quencher.

Wolpertinger

Munich barley lager is light golden in color with a rich white head. Has a rich malt flavor with hints of cloves, bananas and spices. The aroma contains hints of fresh bread and herbs. Gastronomically combined with fried poultry, crayfish, fish and beer snacks.

The traditional beer recipe has remained unchanged since 1878. Production for the Russian market is concentrated in Kaluga at the concern under the original license. It is recommended to chill to 4-7 ° C before serving. Energy value: 40 kcal.

This is the kind of beer I drank in Berlin, it's good that there is an opportunity to drink it here. The taste is quite neutral - classic, I would say that this is exactly what you expect from beer. For its price, the product is worthy.

Amstel

A traditional Dutch amber pilsner with a long-lasting head of foam. The drink was recognized as the best Russian beer according to Roskachestvo in 2019. On the palate, there is a slight hop bitterness characteristic of classic Pilsners. The aroma is filled with notes of grain and bread. Suitable as an accompaniment to traditional beer snacks — nuts, chips, dried fish and jerky.

It was first brewed in 1870 in Amsterdam, and has been produced in Russia since 2011 at the Heineken brewing concern. It is recommended to cool it down to 6-8 ° C before use. Energy value per 100 g: 40 kcal.

I can't classify myself as a beer expert, but I like Amstel, delicious, aromatic, for its price, just excellent. The bitterness is light, does not cause discomfort when used.

Velkopopovicky Kozel

Classic Czech beer with a golden hue with a high head. It is characterized by a rich aroma of steppe grass and malt. The taste contains light honey notes and a slight hop bitterness. Pure artesian water, atec hops and barley malt are used in the production of the drink. It goes well with Asian dishes, stews and fried chicken.

Produced since 1874 at the Pivovar Velké Popovice plant in the Czech Republic. Produced in Russia under license at the Moscow-Efes brewery. Optimum serving temperature: 4-8 ° C. Energy value: 35 kcal.

I buy it quite often, but not always stable quality, sometimes sour taste. Overall, the beer is decent, light with a hoppy flavor if the batch is good.

What to look for when choosing a light beer in a store

According to statistics, beer is the most consumed alcoholic beverage among the population. The tips below will help you not to get lost among the variety that the modern market offers us and to choose a truly high-quality product.

• To reveal the best qualities of the drink, it is recommended to choose the freshest beer possible. To do this, focus on the production date, and not the deadline for implementation. Storage conditions can also exacerbate the organoleptic properties of a beverage, so prioritize a product that has been bottled recently.
• Choose beer with a short shelf life. This sign indicates the absence of added preservatives or their minimum amount.
• Choose foam in glass or aluminum containers. Plastic is absolutely unsuitable for alcoholic liquids.It transmits ultraviolet light, reacts with alcohol and provokes the release of toxic substances and carcinogens that can enter your body.
• Bottled beer should be stored in shaded glass to keep out the sun. Transparent containers are not safe for this type of product.
• Beer loves to be cool, so try to take the product not from the store shelf, but from the refrigerator. If your favorite drink was not there, take the farthest bottle in the display case: the probability of interaction with light during storage will be minimal.
• More and more often, labels appear with the abbreviation IBU and the number next to it. This is an indication of the bitterness level of the beer, and the higher it is, the stronger this indicator. A score of 10 to 15 indicates a subtle bitterness; heavily hopped beers will have a coefficient of 80 to 100.