Amstel Light
Amstel Brouwerij B. V.

Amstel LightAmstel Light
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From:
Amstel Brouwerij B. V.
 
Netherlands
Style:
Light Lager
Ranked #136
ABV:
3.5%
Score:
59
Ranked #28,507
Avg:
2.47 | pDev: 27.53%
Reviews:
539
Ratings:
1,671
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 01, 2024
Added:
Feb 07, 2001
Wants:
  13
Gots:
  285
ABV in the USA is 4.1%
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Ratings by PhillyStyle:
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Reviewed by PhillyStyle from Georgia

2.05/5  rDev -17%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2.5
The beer appeared a very pale yellow with a small, light, and fluffy head that disappeared in the blink of an eye, with no part of the head retained and no lacing.

The beer gave off a light corn-ish aroma. Not much else.

The taste was actually a little better than expected, but less than average. Heavier on the malt than most of the same style, this provided for a little sweetness. Not much else.

The beer was pretty light. The carbonation was a bit too high, but honestly one of the better beer for this style. I might choose this one if given the choice over most BMC beers.
Mar 09, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by beer_bottle from Colorado

2.9/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
This is a very refreshing beer. It weigh's in at 95 calories per bottle, and doesn't leave you feeling overly imbibed. It genuinely tastes like a tradtional european lager, and has a tangible hop bite. I prefer this to all the AAL's I've tried. I think I've found my new go-to summer yard work beer. Thanks Amstel.
Mar 01, 2024
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Reviewed by scottishdrinker from Scotland

2.86/5  rDev +15.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
I don't know why people say amstel light is awful. Maybe b/c it is isn't a craft ipa or something similar. lol.
L: straw/amber, lots of streaming bubbles.
S: Grains, corn or rice funk, grass
T: Slightly sweet w/ a funky aftertaste
F: Crisp, clean, refreshing
O: Not the best out there but not the worst either. Good with pizza, wings, etc during a sporting event.
Jan 17, 2024
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Reviewed by HappyGuy12345 from New Jersey

3.4/5  rDev +37.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 11.2 ounce bottle into a glass
Look: Approximately half a finger of quickly dissipating white head. Clear yellow in color.
Smell: Not a very fragrant beer. Clean-smelling with a hint of malt.
Taste: Clean and crisp. Typical for a light lager. No hint of skunky flavor, unlike many similar beers in the same price range.
Feel: Light-bodied. Moderately-low carbonation.
Overall: Not a bad inexpensive light beer. Not sure why it's rating on Beer Advocate is significantly worse than other beers that (in my opinion) are far worse.
Jan 09, 2024
 
Rated: 3.41 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

Dec 31, 2023
 
Rated: 2.78 by ScrantanDave from England

Sep 28, 2023
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Reviewed by JZH1000 from Colorado

3/5  rDev +21.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
12oz bottle nest by November 2023

On a hard pour 2 fingers of bubbly white head formed on top of a clear golden body. Some lacing is left.

Aroma is immediately skunks in a weedy sort of way. Not super off, perhaps it Intentional. Some crackery malt in the back.

Taste is very thin with a slight crackery malt as well as that skunks bitterness. Not terrible for being light. Slightly funky right at the front. Does taste like lager beer.

Feel is thin and watery with a slight dryness. This feels like almost nothing if it weren't for a dryness that l is present. Refreshing at least.

Overall it's a Heineken adjacent light lager. Meh, but not bad.
Aug 12, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by Zachboyd3334 from Indiana

Jul 29, 2023
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Reviewed by Rogermaris from New York

4.2/5  rDev +70%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
I don't know why the IPA beer snobs are killing this beer. I personally prefer an IPA over a lager any day, however, If you want a light lager, you can't go wrong with Amstel Light. Very refreshing beer. Whenever I bring Amstel light to a party, people respond by saying that they have not had an Amstel in a while. However, for some reason, they are the first to go.
Great summer beer when you want to have a few.
Jun 15, 2023
 
Rated: 2 by Zekenyce from New Jersey

May 03, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by Andyman22 from Texas

Apr 28, 2023
 
Rated: 2.82 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Feb 04, 2023
 
Rated: 2.68 by jmdavisson from West Virginia

Feb 01, 2023
 
Rated: 3.71 by Belgrader84 from Serbia

Jan 10, 2023
 
Rated: 2 by carolinabeerguy from North Carolina

Jan 06, 2023
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Rated by Robdad678 from New York

4.17/5  rDev +68.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
If you are drinking light beer, it is the best that I like. Hard pass on the other major brands light beers!
Dec 17, 2022
 
Rated: 2.09 by Overtonjd from New Jersey

Oct 16, 2022
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Rated by Georgedisrespectful from Alabama

5/5  rDev +102.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
The best light Pilsner you can buy!
Jul 13, 2022
 
Rated: 2.96 by cdub70085 from Connecticut

May 12, 2022
 
Rated: 3.47 by msscott1973 from North Carolina

Apr 24, 2022
Amstel Light from Amstel Brouwerij B. V.
Beer rating: 59 out of 100 with 1671 ratings