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Baumgartner Hell

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Helles at 4.5%: little alcohol, plenty of flavour, in bright, glowing sunshine yellow. The nose is very fresh with light hop notes; the taste is light yet easy-drinking on a slim body, with quiet hop tones. Pleasantly lively, lightly prickling and refreshing in the mouth, it finishes very harmonious and invites the next sip. Brewed in Schärding with water from the brewery's own well.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppynoble hop
clean
hoppy
noble hop
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, inviting character dominated by light noble-hop notes that are clean and restrained.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baumgartner Hell

◎ Appearance

Baumgartner Hell displays a bright, glowing sunshine yellow that catches the light with clarity and brilliance. The head forms with modest density and maintains a delicate lacing along the glass as it recedes. Fine carbonation creates a lively, sustained sparkle throughout the pour.

bright golden yellowclear and brilliantfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, inviting character dominated by light noble-hop notes that are clean and restrained. Underneath, soft malty undertones suggest bread crust and grain without demanding attention. The overall impression is crisp and grassy, with no harsh or vegetal notes.

fresh, light hopssubtle breadinessclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and approachable, with delicate malt sweetness providing a bready foundation that never becomes cloying. Noble-hop bitterness emerges gently through the mid-palate, creating a balanced interplay rather than dominance. The body remains slim and elegant, allowing the beer to feel dry and crisp despite its modest alcohol.

light malt sweetnessgentle hop bitternesssmooth, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is harmonious and inviting, with lingering dryness that cleanses the palate and encourages the next sip. A soft noble-hop note persists without harshness, leaving no rough edges.

dry, harmoniouslight hop persistence
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
79
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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