BJCP style guidelines for what used to be 'European Light Lager'?

[klnosaj]

There used to be guidelines for a style labeled "European Light Lager" which captured the Grolsch / Heinieken style of lager. Anyone know what those have been folded under since many categories were collapsed in 2008?

C. Scandinavian-Dutch Pilsner
Similar to German pilsners but with somewhat lower original
gravities, a drier flavor, and a lighter palate. The hop character in
flavor and aroma is considerably lower. Usually paler than
German pilsners. Rice or corn may be used as adjuncts.
Commercial Examples: Grolsch, Heineken, Christoffel, Brand.

 

[klnosaj]

Anyone?

 

[Bokonon]

It looks like they were in the 1998 guidelines but not in 1999.

I'd guess that no homebrewers were making those styles. If your entering a competition I'd guess that specialty (23) would be the best place

 

[Wayne1]

Take a closer look at 1C: Premium American Lager:

Aroma: Low to medium-low malt aroma, which can be grainy, sweet or corn-like. Hop aroma may range from very low to a medium-low, spicy or floral hop presence. Low levels of yeast character (green apples, DMS, or fruitiness) are optional but acceptable. No diacetyl.

Appearance: Pale straw to gold color. White, frothy head may not be long lasting. Very clear.

Flavor: Crisp and dry flavor with some low levels of grainy or malty sweetness. Hop flavor ranges from none to low levels. Hop bitterness at low to medium level. Balance may vary from slightly malty to slightly bitter, but is relatively close to even. High levels of carbonation may provide a slight acidity or dry "sting." No diacetyl. No fruitiness.

Mouthfeel: Medium-light body from use of adjuncts such as rice or corn. Highly carbonated with slight carbonic bite on the tongue.

Overall Impression: Refreshing and thirst quenching, although generally more filling than standard/lite versions.

Comments: Premium beers tend to have fewer adjuncts than standard/lite lagers, and can be all-malt. Strong flavors are a fault, but premium lagers have more flavor than standard/lite lagers. A broad category of international mass-market lagers ranging from up-scale American lagers to the typical "import" or "green bottle" international beers found in America.

Ingredients: Two- or six-row barley with up to 25% rice or corn as adjuncts.
Vital Statistics: OG: 1.046 – 1.056
IBUs: 15 – 25 FG: 1.008 – 1.012
SRM: 2 – 6 ABV: 4.6 – 6%

Commercial Examples: Full Sail Session Premium Lager, Miller Genuine Draft, Corona Extra, Michelob, Coors Extra Gold, Birra Moretti, Heineken, Beck's, Stella Artois, Red Stripe, Singha

 

[klnosaj]

Take a closer look at 1C: Premium American Lager:


Comments: A broad category of international mass-market lagers ranging from up-scale American lagers to the typical "import" or "green bottle" international beers found in America.


Commercial Examples: Full Sail Session Premium Lager, Miller Genuine Draft, Corona Extra, Michelob, Coors Extra Gold, Birra Moretti, Heineken, Beck's, Stella Artois, Red Stripe, Singha

Thanks for pointing this out. I don't know how I missed it!