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A smooth malt backbone carries delicate floral and herbal aromas from Tettnang hops that go in late in the whirlpool, with a subtle, restrained bitterness. Crisp and light at 4.4%, this Helles is brewed in line with the Reinheitsgebot, unfiltered, unfined and vegan-friendly. Venn is Atom's core Helles, brewed in Hull.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralherbalmalty
floral
herbal
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Tettnang hops deliver a distinctive floral and herbal character to the nose, with delicate notes of chamomile and gentle herbaceous undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Venn

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a luminous quality characteristic of the style. The unfiltered nature produces a subtle haze that catches light softly, while a fine white head forms with modest persistence and delicate lacing around the glass. Carbonation is lively yet restrained, appropriate for a traditional lager.

pale goldenunfiltered hazefine head retentionbright and clean

◌ Aroma

Tettnang hops deliver a distinctive floral and herbal character to the nose, with delicate notes of chamomile and gentle herbaceous undertones. The malt backbone is understated but present, providing a soft, grainy sweetness that does not overshadow the hop aromatics. Overall impression is refined and inviting rather than assertive.

floral Tettnangherbal and delicatesoft grain notesrestrained and elegant

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with a light malt presence that establishes a smooth foundation without heaviness. Mid-palate balances subtle sweetness from the grain with the gentle herbal bitterness of late-addition hops, creating a harmonious interplay. Bitterness remains subdued throughout, finishing dry without astringency.

crisp entrybalanced malt-hopsubtle bitternessdry and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading cleanly with no lingering roughness. A whisper of herbal dryness persists briefly on the palate, leaving a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean finishrefreshing fadedry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
78
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

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.

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