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Allgäu Stoff

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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 219 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

A bottom-fermented Helles from the Allgäu on 11.7 degrees Plato, pale straw-gold in the glass. The balance leans slightly towards the hops: Hallertauer Herkules, Tradition and Spalter Select give a floral, lightly herbal aroma with a touch of lemon peel, set against a clean base of fresh bread and grain. The body is lean and the carbonation lively, and at 20 IBU it finishes crisp and dry.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
Hop character
floral
noble hop
herbal
citrusy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Allgäu Stoff

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-gold in the glass, bright and clear with excellent transparency. A dense, fine-grained head forms and maintains good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the sides of the glass. The lively carbonation is visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale straw-goldbright and clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with the signature floral and herbal character of the noble hop blend—Hallertauer Herkules, Tradition, and Spalter Select weave together into a soft, refined expression. Citrus notes of lemon peel emerge from underneath, while a clean backdrop of fresh bread and grain provides grounding. The overall impression is delicate and herbaceous rather than assertive.

noble hopsfloral and herballemon peelfresh bread

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and slightly grainy, with a lean malt foundation that supports the hop profile without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals the herbal and citrus dimension carried from the aroma, balanced by a bready sweetness that never becomes cloying. The 20 IBU dry hopping imparts a crisp, mineral-like bitterness that keeps the palate refreshed.

crisp bitternesslean bodyherbal finishdry

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, clean and drying on the palate. A lingering herbal note and subtle citrus fade into a refreshingly bitter aftertaste.

dry finishherbal aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Allgäu Stoff

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Allgäu Stoff

About Helles Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Helles Lager?

Helles Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

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