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Autenrieder Urtyp Hell

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

Autenried's flagship Helles is what a 350-year-old Swabian brewery does best — pale gold, soft malt sweetness, and a clean fermentation that lets the Munich water and barley do all the talking. Low bitterness, high refreshment, and the kind of everyday drinkability that makes you reach for a second glass without thinking.

ABV
5%
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.
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Autenrieder Urtyp Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with excellent clarity and a bright, clean presentation. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, revealing the beer's natural carbonation and careful conditioning. The color reflects the brewery's restraint with the kilning process, allowing the delicate malt character to shine through visually.

pale goldbright clarityfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, bready malt notes underscored by a subtle honey sweetness. Noble hop character emerges as the beer warms, contributing a light mineral earthiness without any aggressive resinous quality. The overall impression is clean and restrained, allowing the contribution of Munich water and careful fermentation to express themselves as a gentle floral backdrop.

soft malthoney sweetnessnoble hopsmineral undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with a gentle malt-forward palate that builds quietly through the mid-section. Crisp, bready flavors develop alongside a light honey character, while restrained bittering (18 IBU) provides structure without dominance. The finish is dry and clean, with a mineral edge that prevents any cloying sensation and invites another sip.

smooth entrymalt-forwardcrisp finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades cleanly to dry, with lingering mineral notes and a whisper of honey sweetness. This is the hallmark of a well-executed Helles—refreshment without heaviness, encouraging repetition.

clean dry finishlingering mineralhighly refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Autenrieder Urtyp Hell

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 Urtyp Hell

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 Urtyp Hell will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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