Kentucky Light
Alltech's Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co.

Kentucky LightKentucky Light
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From:
Alltech's Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co.
 
Kentucky, United States
Style:
Kölsch
ABV:
4.32%
Score:
75
Avg:
3.2 | pDev: 20.94%
Reviews:
44
Ratings:
96
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 31, 2015
Added:
Sep 18, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  5
Kentucky Light is a light bodied easy drinker for a thirst quenching low calorie, low carb experience. The aroma is lively with a crisp, zesty finish. That’s because our specialized yeast, said to be the life force in beer, is the single greatest flavor contributor to this remarkably smooth and flavorful microbrew sure to be a Bluegrass favorite for years to come. Whether you’re strictly a light beer drinker or prefer a medium bodied microbrew, one taste of Kentucky Light will prove you can have a great tasting light beer full of flavor without all the calories.
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Ratings by secondtooth:
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Reviewed by secondtooth from Indiana

2.2/5  rDev -31.3%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
This light and transparent pale golden kolsch was brought out in an ale glass with no visible head or lace.

Aroma very typical adjunct, with the requisite corniness. Not a lot going for it so far.

Flavor pretty unremarkable, malty corn with a hint of hops presence, but not much. Kinda flat and plain.

Overall, only a slight bit more drinkable than a mainstream lager or light beer. Didn't enjoy this one.

Had a bottled version, and it, too, reminded me of PBR. Nah.
Mar 20, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Rated by SCW from New York

4.19/5  rDev +30.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
actually really enjoyed this beer...
May 31, 2015
 
Rated: 2.75 by user785335 from Florida

Feb 23, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by Alestorm4069 from Kentucky

Dec 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.85 by cferg88 from Kentucky

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by stevehagy from New York

Sep 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jul 28, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by EGreen from Texas

Jun 28, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by wrightst from Maryland

Jun 02, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by threedaggers from Kentucky

Mar 06, 2014
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Reviewed by Brenden from Ohio

3.7/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
It definitely looks the part, though very slightly on the darker side for a style that's traditionally very pale. It's a deep shining white gold color with fantastic clarity. The head is pure white, fluffy and thick though small. Retention is just above-par, and lacing is slightly more than moderate.
The smell has some not-quite-toasty grains with light fruit notes, a bit of citrus, and a zesty tartness. It is dry, even to the point of chalky, as the leafy vinous character makes me think Kolsch is in fact the correct designation.
The flavor doesn't bring it quite as well, grains more substantial and the light, almost effervescent dry note almost lost. Malts are still dry, pretty crackery, with some toast as well. Leaf does add a touch of bitterness. The taste just seems to have lost some of the finesse and depth the aroma had.
It's crisp all the way through, and strongly at that, but it's creamier than I would think. It has a feel that the ample carbonation leads toward fluffy, the bite just keeping it shy of being too filling in its light body.
Feb 14, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by kybeerdrinker from Kentucky

Jan 29, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by Shagator from Kentucky

Jan 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by DCdevyl78 from Illinois

Jan 15, 2014
 
Rated: 1 by javlin624 from Texas

Dec 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by HattedClassic from Virginia

Nov 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by estevan1024 from Indiana

Oct 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by TheBeerAlmanac from Kentucky

Sep 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by tommy5 from Michigan

Sep 07, 2013
Kentucky Light from Alltech's Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co.
Beer rating: 75 out of 100 with 96 ratings