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Andechs Vollbier Hell

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A bright Bavarian Helles from the Andechs monastery brewery. Clean malt sweetness balances subtle hop bitterness, with a dry, refreshing finish. Light-bodied and crisp, this traditional lager is smooth and easy-drinking.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
bready
Aroma
Delicate and restrained nose typical of the style, featuring soft malt sweetness with hints of fresh bread and grain.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Andechs Vollbier Hell

◎ Appearance

A brilliantly clear, pale golden hue characteristic of authentic Bavarian Helles. Fine white head forms with excellent retention, indicating proper carbonation and head-forming proteins. Bright and inviting with excellent visual clarity throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent white headbright

◌ Aroma

Delicate and restrained nose typical of the style, featuring soft malt sweetness with hints of fresh bread and grain. Subtle herbal hop notes provide gentle balance without overwhelming the senses. Clean fermentation character with no off-aromas, allowing the malt foundation to shine.

delicate grainsoft maltherbal hopsbread notes

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with clean, grainy malt sweetness that builds gently across the palate. Mid-palate remains light and crisp with restrained bitterness (16 IBU) providing just enough balance without assertiveness. The finish transitions seamlessly from malty sweetness to a dry, refreshing conclusion.

crisp maltbalanced bitternesslight-bodiedsmooth

◑ Finish

Dry and clean finish with excellent refreshment that invites another sip. Subtle grain character lingers briefly, leaving no harsh aftertaste, just pure Bavarian elegance.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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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About Helles Lager

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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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