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Lionshead Light
Lion Brewery, Inc.
- From:
- Lion Brewery, Inc.
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- Light Lager
Ranked #89 - ABV:
- 3.9%
- Score:
- 69
Ranked #28,094 - Avg:
- 2.86 | pDev: 26.92%
- Reviews:
- 25
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 20, 2022
- Added:
- Jun 24, 2005
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 10
Lionshead Light is brewed with premium American malt and hops. This flagship pilsner has a pale straw color and subtle sweet aroma. With an ease of drinkability, paired with a refreshing finish, please remember to Roar Responsibly!
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Ratings by philbe311:
Reviewed by philbe311 from Pennsylvania
3.2/5 rDev +11.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
3.2/5 rDev +11.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
A - Slightly less than a fingers worthy of fizzy white head quickly fades leaving a very modest minimal lacing in the center of the glass... Loads of large bubbled carbonation both rises through out rapidly and clings to the sides of the glass... The carbonation forcefully bursts through the surface... The color is that of pale straw...
S - Slightly more multidimensional than your standard light lager... In addition to the expected corn presence is a slightly floral bouquet and touches of refined perfume... A hint of mandarin oranges and even some slight hoppy undertones...
T - Loads of bready malts... Loads of corn and cereal like grains... A very slight caramel component... Lemon zest... Fairly bland, but far from off-putting...
M - On the light side of medium bodied... A touch of creaminess... A touch of fizziness... Sturdy enough to keep it interesting... Sleek and smooth...
D - A very drinkable and surprisingly refreshing light lager... Not sure this would ever be my first choice, but this is a cheap session brew that has its place in my standard rotation... At roughly $15 per case, the value is undeniable... A great summer or mid-afternoon brew... I was pleasantly surprised...
Nov 06, 2010S - Slightly more multidimensional than your standard light lager... In addition to the expected corn presence is a slightly floral bouquet and touches of refined perfume... A hint of mandarin oranges and even some slight hoppy undertones...
T - Loads of bready malts... Loads of corn and cereal like grains... A very slight caramel component... Lemon zest... Fairly bland, but far from off-putting...
M - On the light side of medium bodied... A touch of creaminess... A touch of fizziness... Sturdy enough to keep it interesting... Sleek and smooth...
D - A very drinkable and surprisingly refreshing light lager... Not sure this would ever be my first choice, but this is a cheap session brew that has its place in my standard rotation... At roughly $15 per case, the value is undeniable... A great summer or mid-afternoon brew... I was pleasantly surprised...
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by manoshandsoffate from Pennsylvania
2.89/5 rDev +1%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5
2.89/5 rDev +1%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5
Got a 12 pack of this at Weis for $7. Was a little put off by the words "DELUXE PILSNER BEER" at first, because this is definitely an AAL and not a Pilsner. Sorta like Miller Lite, this just seems like a strange marketing tactic to me. Cold 12 oz. can poured into a pilsner glass.
L: Similar to Coors Light. Amber color, small fizzy white head that quickly recedes. Minimal carbonation, but more than other light AAL's.
S: Grains, sweet boiled corn, some soap. A slight whiff of grassy hops.
T: Very complex for the price tag and style. About as much flavor as local competitor Yuengling Light, but at almost half the price. Same soapy grains up front as in the smell, but balanced out by sweet malts and a hint of the most mild hop bitterness.
F: A little thick and syrupy for a beer of this style. At 120 calories, it's a fairly heavy "light" beer. Still, the carbonation makes it a little more refreshing. Certainly the kind of beer you could drink a lot of in a social setting.
Overall, judged within the style and price point, this is a fantastic light beer. There is no reason to buy any other light beer in my area, as none anywhere near the price point have the flavor this does. It still does not depose Genny Cream as my personal "King of the Cheap Beers", but it has become my go-to light beer.
May 20, 2018L: Similar to Coors Light. Amber color, small fizzy white head that quickly recedes. Minimal carbonation, but more than other light AAL's.
S: Grains, sweet boiled corn, some soap. A slight whiff of grassy hops.
T: Very complex for the price tag and style. About as much flavor as local competitor Yuengling Light, but at almost half the price. Same soapy grains up front as in the smell, but balanced out by sweet malts and a hint of the most mild hop bitterness.
F: A little thick and syrupy for a beer of this style. At 120 calories, it's a fairly heavy "light" beer. Still, the carbonation makes it a little more refreshing. Certainly the kind of beer you could drink a lot of in a social setting.
Overall, judged within the style and price point, this is a fantastic light beer. There is no reason to buy any other light beer in my area, as none anywhere near the price point have the flavor this does. It still does not depose Genny Cream as my personal "King of the Cheap Beers", but it has become my go-to light beer.
Lionshead Light from Lion Brewery, Inc.
Beer rating:
69 out of
100 with
74 ratings
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