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Auerbräu Helles

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A bright, pale-gold Helles with a slim, harmonious build and a malty aroma that unfolds from the first sip. It runs at 4.9% ABV from 11.5% original gravity. It comes from Rosenheim, where founder Johann Auer brewed the first batch on Münchener Straße on 17 September 1889 – the street is still the brewery's address.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, malty foundation—soft grain and a hint of bread crust.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Auerbräu Helles

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale-gold hue that catches light with clarity and luminosity. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, delicate retention across the glass surface. Carbonation is visible and steady, maintaining the beer's lively presence throughout service.

pale goldclearfine lacingbright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, malty foundation—soft grain and a hint of bread crust. Noble hops contribute a gentle, resinous undertone without assertiveness. The overall impression is harmonious and restrained, allowing the malt character to lead without floral or herbal dominance.

malty sweetnessnoble hopsclean grainbready

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with malt building a soft, bread-like body across the mid-palate. A light, crisp bitterness emerges in the middle register—restrained and balanced rather than pronounced. The finish is clean and refreshing, with no harsh edges or lingering harshness.

smooth-drinkinglight bitternessmalt-forwardcrisp

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, fading gracefully with a trace of grain sweetness and a whisper of noble hop character. The overall sensation is refreshing and inviting, leaving no astringency behind.

medium finishclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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