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A Helles hopped with Czech Saaz alone, on a base of pilsner malt and carapils fermented with a German lager yeast. The Saaz shows as a floral, faintly herbal note over a soft malt sweetness that carries more weight than the strength suggests. The beer pours bright, the carbonation is firm, and the finish is dry and clean, with 28 IBU keeping the malt in check.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralnoble hop
clean
floral
noble hop
malty
herbal
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral and herbal notes characteristic of Czech Saaz hops, backed by a soft, grainy sweetness from the pilsner malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stein Time

◎ Appearance

Stein Time presents a bright, pale golden hue with exceptional clarity throughout the glass. The head forms firmly and maintains crisp white lacing along the walls as you drink. Carbonation is visibly pronounced, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clean body.

pale goldcrystal clearfirm carbonationwhite lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral and herbal notes characteristic of Czech Saaz hops, backed by a soft, grainy sweetness from the pilsner malt base. There is no aggressive hop character—instead, the aromatic profile remains refined and understated, allowing the gentle malt foundation and clean lager yeast to provide a composed backdrop.

floral and herbalnoble hopssoft grainclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a light malt sweetness that carries surprising weight for 4.5% ABV, layered with the faintly herbal and floral character of Saaz. The 28 IBU provide measured bitterness that prevents the beer from becoming cloying, maintaining balance throughout. The finish dries cleanly without harshness, with a crisp, refreshing quality that invites the next sip.

malty sweetnessnoble hop spicedry and cleanwell-balanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a dry, crisp quality and faint herbal notes that fade gracefully. No residual sweetness remains—instead, a light, refreshing sensation dominates the close.

dryherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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?

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