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Autenrieder Leichtes Helles

Schlossbrauerei Autenried
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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 232 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

Autenried's Leichtes Helles at 3.2% ABV is a masterclass in restraint — pale, delicate, impossibly clean. Soft malt, barely a whisper of bitterness, and the mineral brightness of Bavarian well water shine through. European Beer Star 2024 Gold. The beer you drink when you want refreshment, not complexity.

ABV
3.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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AWARDS

Gold · 2024
European Beer Star 2024
Helles
★Gold — European Beer Star 2024 (Helles)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best German Lagers→Featured inThe Best German Beers→

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Autenrieder Leichtes Helles

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and a bright, luminous quality that speaks to meticulous brewing and water quality. The white head forms quickly and persists with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is gentle and sustained, creating a soft sparkle rather than aggressive effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is remarkably restrained and clean, with soft, grain-forward malt character and a whisper of European noble hop spice. Bavarian mineral water provides a subtle minerality in the background, while a faint breadiness rounds out the profile. There is no yeast phenol or ester; the aroma is as precise and disciplined as the beer itself.

soft maltnoble spicemineral undertonebreadiness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and light, with delicate bready-malt notes that establish the beer's grain foundation without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals a slight citrus flicker and the clean minerality of the brewing water, while bitterness remains minimal—barely 18 IBU and well-integrated. The finish is dry and crisp, cutting through any residual sweetness with precision.

clean palatelight malt sweetnessmineral brightnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry and refreshing, with no lingering sweetness or hop burn. The aftertaste fades cleanly, leaving only mineral clarity and a faint malt echo that invites the next sip.

dryclean aftertaste
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
88
Finish
83
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Autenrieder Leichtes Helles

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Autenrieder Leichtes Helles

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.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, refreshing character as Autenrieder Leichtes Helles will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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