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(512) Helles Lager

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Biscuity with floral notes and a dry finish, plus notes of traditional German lager yeast. A gold Munich-style pale lager built on Bestmalz Heidelberg malt, nearly the whole grist, with a kiss of Bestmalz Cara Pils for a touch of body and Hallertau Mittelfrüh for the hops. 5.3% ABV and 20 IBU, brewed for spring and summer.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
breadyfloralmalty
bready
floral
malty
noble hop
yeasty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft biscuit and bread-grain character from the Heidelberg malt base, complemented by subtle floral notes from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for (512) Helles Lager

◎ Appearance

Bright gold with excellent clarity, presenting a pale Munich lager's characteristic translucent luminosity. A fine white head forms with good initial retention, gradually settling into a delicate collar. Carbonation is brisk and visible, contributing to the beer's lively, inviting presentation.

bright goldclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft biscuit and bread-grain character from the Heidelberg malt base, complemented by subtle floral notes from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops. Classic German lager yeast complexity emerges in the background, offering clean, slightly spicy herbal undertones. No harshness; the overall impression is refined and traditional.

biscuity maltfloral noble hopsclean lager yeastherbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and crisp, with pronounced bready and malty character derived from the single-malt bill. Hallertau brings restrained noble-hop bitterness and a whisper of herbal florality that integrates seamlessly with the grain. A touch of Cara Pils adds subtle body and softness, preventing any astringency while maintaining the beer's refreshing, clean profile throughout.

dry finishbready palatenoble-hop bitternesssmooth malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and quick to fade, with lingering bready and yeasty notes that evaporate cleanly. No residual sweetness or harshness; the aftertaste remains crisp and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dryclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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