In accordance with the foregoing production steps, materials, and other parameters, the resulting malt beverage product will be clear and colorless, will have an alcohol : real extract weight % ratio of about 1 : 0.4 to 1 : 1.5, a real extract (total sugar) content of about 3.5 - 4.2 % by weight, and a calorie content of about 8 - 15 calories/ounce of product.