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Autenrieder Schlossbräu Original

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

Schlossbrauerei Autenried's Original pushes the Helles mold slightly further than the Urtyp — rounder, toastier, with a mineral spine that keeps it crisp rather than soft. 5.3% and pale gold, it drinks fuller than expected without losing the refreshing character that makes the style work. A Helles with a little more backbone.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Autenrieder Schlossbräu Original

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is evident but measured, giving the beer a composed, well-integrated presence.

pale goldclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Clean malt dominates the nose, with a subtle honeyed sweetness and gentle toasted grain notes that suggest careful kilning. A whisper of mineral character emerges beneath, grounding the aroma without asserting itself. Noble hop character is restrained, adding definition rather than prominence.

clean malthoney notestoasted grainmineral backbone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a round, malty foundation that belies the beer's moderate strength. Bready, slightly toasted malt provides structure and depth, while a clean, crisp mineral spine runs through the mid-palate, preventing any softness. Bitterness arrives gently at the close, integrated rather than assertive, with just enough noble hop character to maintain balance.

maltybreadymineral-drivencrisp finishgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the mineral character extending into the aftertaste. A light, pleasant bitterness lingers without harshness, and the beer's cleanliness persists to the end.

drymineral aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Autenrieder Schlossbräu Original

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 Schlossbräu Original

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, malty, honey character as Autenrieder Schlossbräu Original will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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