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Augustiner Lagerbier Hell

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The Lagerbier Hell is the brewery's everyday beer and the one Munich drinkers simply call "Gustl". It is brewed from water, barley malt and hops, with malt from Augustiner's own floor maltings. The aroma is clean and cellar-fresh: lightly floral hop notes sit over a quiet background of grain and fresh bread. A lean, balanced body and lively carbonation carry the beer, and a soft, velvety hop bitterness appears late and closes the finish without lingering.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanfloralhoppy
clean
floral
hoppy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, cellar-fresh character marked by subtle floral hop notes and a quiet grain backdrop.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Augustiner Lagerbier Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles to a delicate collar. Fine carbonation bubbles rise steadily, maintaining crisp visual presence throughout the glass. The beer presents a clean, luminous appearance typical of a well-executed Helles.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine carbonationwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, cellar-fresh character marked by subtle floral hop notes and a quiet grain backdrop. Fresh bread and biscuit undertones emerge softly, creating an understated, inviting profile. Noble hop aromatics remain delicate and refined, never aggressive or overpowering.

floral hopsfresh breadgrainnoble, restrained

◐ Taste

A lean, balanced entry gives way to a smooth palate with soft malty notes and gentle biscuit character. The mid-palate remains crisp and clean, with a light, refreshing body that avoids heaviness. A soft, velvety hop bitterness emerges in the mid-to-late stages, providing structure without harshness.

balanced, leansmooth maltcrisp finishsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish closes cleanly with lingering, delicate hop bitterness that fades without persistence. A dry, refreshing aftertaste remains inviting and leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

dry, cleansoft bittering finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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