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Bayreuther Hell

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Bayreuther has been brewing in Franconia since 1846, and the Hell is the quiet heart of that legacy. Pale gold, softly malty and mineral-clean, it drinks like water that somehow got delicious — no flash, just everyday refreshment. Low bitterness and a touch of sweetness keep it smooth and sessionable, the kind of beer you don't think about, you just keep drinking.

ABV
4.9%
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
cleanmineralmalty
clean
mineral
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, with soft noble hop character lending a delicate herbal and mineral quality.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bayreuther Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with exceptional clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of a well-made Helles. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing, showing excellent carbonation throughout. The beer presents the clean, inviting appearance of a classic Bavarian lager.

pale goldcrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, with soft noble hop character lending a delicate herbal and mineral quality. Light malt sweetness emerges on closer inspection, suggesting grainy and slightly floral notes without any aggressive hop presence. The overall impression is one of quiet complexity—approachable and food-friendly rather than aromatic.

noble hopssoft grainmineral-cleansubtle floral

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and lightly sweet, with soft Malz character providing a gentle foundation. The mid-palate remains balanced and crisp, with mineral-tinged water notes becoming prominent alongside a touch of noble hop restraint. Bitterness is minimal and well-integrated, allowing the beer's natural sweetness and clean mineral quality to dominate without any harsh edges.

soft malt sweetnessmineral waterrestrained bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and quick, leaving behind a pleasant mineral dryness and a whisper of malt sweetness. No lingering bitterness or harshness—the aftertaste invites another sip.

dry mineralmalt sweetnesssessionable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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About Helles Lager

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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.

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