Kräftig Light
William K Busch Brewing Company

Kräftig LightKräftig Light
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From:
William K Busch Brewing Company
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
Light Lager
ABV:
4.2%
Score:
71
Avg:
2.94 | pDev: 18.37%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
52
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 01, 2020
Added:
Dec 12, 2011
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  10
Kräftig Light is clean and malty with no lingering aftertaste. A well-balanced brew in terms of hops and malt. Flavorful. Refreshing.

9 IBU
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Ratings by jheezee:
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Rated by jheezee from Texas

3/5  rDev +2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Aug 07, 2015
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Rated: 1.75 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 01, 2020
 
Rated: 2.36 by Ryan_Hosford from Illinois

Mar 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.13 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Jun 09, 2018
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

1.92/5  rDev -34.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 1.5
this is disastrously bad, even as an adjuncty budget brew, its stands as one of the least enjoyable alcoholic beverages i have ever had, and definitely wished i had called it a night before i ordered one of these out of pure curiosity and an agreeable enough experience with the original kraftig. its watery feeling, it has an unbearable plasticy malt thing going on, not corny but like syrupy somehow, sugar that hasnt come from grain i dont think, and that has a really revolting lingering taste that is more than just generic sweetness, metal and oxidation and green bottle staleness are all there as well. some carbonation is the only thing i like about it, but even that cant wash it clean in the finish. even a little bit of temperature makes this totally undrinkable, oddly fuller bodied for what its supposed to be too, and setting on immediate gut rot with each sip. it tastes like a chemical reaction, stays on my tongue, and is far worse than the original, they dont even taste like relatives of one another to be honest. i think i would rather not drink at all than have another one of these. maybe i had an old one, maybe something corrupted my bottle, i dont know, but i doubt i will be willing to try this ever again. it was that bad. stick to the original, or try sobriety instead...
May 29, 2018
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Reviewed by Black_King from Missouri

3.47/5  rDev +18%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Surprisingly good!

Head dissipates quickly. Not much scent save for a slight sweetness. Carbonation bubbles on the small side with a little light lacing. Body was on the thinner side without being watery.

I didn't expect much from a light beer, but found the flavor to be remarkably good and balanced.

I would have to try Amstel/Heineken Light again to properly compare them, but in my mind, if I immediately think of those light beers as a basis for comparison, then it has to be a good sign!
Sep 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.23 by BigBry from Canada (AB)

Nov 29, 2016
 
Rated: 1.5 by BrewskiBrandon from Missouri

Oct 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.03 by prost2hefeweizen from Oklahoma

Sep 13, 2016
 
Rated: 2.73 by Loops from Missouri

Feb 14, 2016
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.39/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Karftig Light is decent for a light American Adjunct Lager. It pours a yellow clear with white head that is leaving a slight lace. The scent is non-descript. The taste is nicely balanced and easy to drink. Nice biscuit base. The Mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it's ok.
Jan 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.02 by Jason_cs from Florida

Dec 15, 2015
 
Rated: 2.85 by MizzouBrew from Missouri

Nov 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by cmbeddoe7997 from Texas

Aug 13, 2015
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Reviewed by Suds from Missouri

2.96/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Golden-straw in color with a soapy head. The aroma is grainy, with some grass. More aroma and flavor than a typical light beer, but it is still slim and faint. It is, however, clean and thirst quenching.
Aug 02, 2015
 
Rated: 2.5 by Dewsby from Kentucky

Jul 22, 2015
 
Rated: 2.86 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Jun 11, 2015
 
Rated: 2.94 by valkyre65 from Texas

May 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by ovaltine from Indiana

May 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.4 by Mark-Leggett from Missouri

May 14, 2015
Kräftig Light from William K Busch Brewing Company
Beer rating: 71 out of 100 with 52 ratings