hopIQ found 10 beers with the same herbal and malty character as Hops & Barley Helles. Hops & Barley Helles is an unfiltered, bottom-fermented lager that the brewpub has poured regularly since at least 2011, first under the name Friedrichshainer Helles and today as one of its specials. The current batch lists 11.5 degrees Plato, Polaris and the German 13/60 hop, plus Pilsner and Munich malts. Tasters describe a golden, gently grainy beer with soft malt, a classic herbal hop note and a balanced, very drinkable finish. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Oettinger Helles — 90%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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