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Kloster Hell

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A monastery beer in the literal sense: Aldersbach's brewing began with the monks, who started soon after the Cistercians took over the abbey in 1146. The bright-filtered, golden-yellow lager has subtle malt notes and a balanced, fine hop bitterness in a slim body. Hallertau Perle and Tradition hops, 4.9 % ABV, 16 IBU.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
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
noble hophoppymalty
noble hop
hoppy
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose expresses a refined restraint typical of monastery brewing traditions.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kloster Hell

◎ Appearance

A bright, golden-yellow hue characteristic of a traditional Helles, achieved through careful filtering. The beer presents excellent clarity with a fine, white head that dissipates to a thin collar with moderate lacing. Carbonation is visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles, sustaining the delicate foam structure.

golden-yellowbright and clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose expresses a refined restraint typical of monastery brewing traditions. Noble hop aromatics from Hallertau Perle and Tradition emerge as the primary character, offering subtle floral and herbal notes without aggression. Beneath lies a soft, clean malt foundation that supports rather than dominates, with only the faintest suggestion of grain sweetness.

noble hopsfloral and herbalclean maltdelicate

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with a smooth malt character that unfolds into a gentle bready quality mid-palate. The hop bitterness—measured at 16 IBU—arrives as a refined counterpoint, balancing the subtle sweetness without astringency. The slim body carries the flavours cleanly, finishing with a hoppy dryness that refreshes rather than lingers heavily.

balanced bitternesslight bodybready maltcrisp and clean

◑ Finish

The aftertaste tapers smoothly with a dry, hoppy note that invites the next sip. A lingering sense of refinement and crispness persists without fatigue.

dry hoppy faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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