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Urfass is Arcobräu's Bavarian Premium Hell: spicy on the palate, with a notably rounded bitterness. It is brewed in Moos, where beer has been made under the Bavarian purity law since 1567, and where the first Helles went into the kettle in 1910. The brewery calls the Helles the favourite beer of its region, a golden beer with a lightly full-bodied, easy-drinking character.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicycleanmalty
spicy
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose offers a subtle, elegant profile dominated by gentle noble hop spice and soft herbal notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Urfass

◎ Appearance

Urfass presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is evident but restrained, creating a gentle bead that maintains the head throughout the tasting. This is a visually clean, inviting pour that speaks to traditional lager craftsmanship.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentiondelicate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a subtle, elegant profile dominated by gentle noble hop spice and soft herbal notes. Beneath lies a clean Malz foundation—bready and slightly sweet—with no esters or phenolics to distract. The overall impression is restrained and refined, inviting without overwhelming.

noble hop spiceherbal notesclean maltsoft and inviting

◐ Taste

On the palate, Urfass leads with a smooth, slightly full-bodied entry that immediately reveals spicy hop character alongside a gentle bready sweetness. The mid-palate is rounded and approachable, with a notable but refined bitterness that builds gradually rather than asserting itself aggressively. The finish leaves a crisp, dry impression with lingering hop spice.

spicy hopsrounded bitternesssmooth entrycrisp dryness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the bitterness receding into a subtle herbal aftertaste that encourages another sip. The beer maintains excellent drinkability throughout, with no harsh edges or cloying sweetness.

clean finishrefreshingeasy-drinking
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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