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A pale lager with a pleasant bitterness. eX! is brewed at 11° Plato and reaches 4.9% ABV. It was a cult beer in the 2000s and is back. It comes from Passau, where Hacklberg has brewed since at least 1618, took over the Innstadt brewery in 2012 and built its Fürstenbau in 1692. The Bräustüberl has been documented since 1912.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
Clean and restrained on the nose, with subtle malt notes giving way to a gentle herbal and floral character from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for eX!

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue characteristic of the Helles style, with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms a stable white collar that maintains good lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Clean and restrained on the nose, with subtle malt notes giving way to a gentle herbal and floral character from noble hops. The overall aromatic profile is modest and refined, allowing the underlying grain character to emerge without aggression.

noble hop characterlight grainherbalclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp malt backbone and light bready sweetness before a pleasant, measured bitterness builds through the mid-palate. The finish remains clean and dry, with the hop bitterness persisting without harshness, creating a smooth and refreshing drinking experience.

measured bitternessbread maltcrispdry finish

◑ Finish

A relatively short to medium finish with lingering hop bitterness and a clean, grain-driven aftertaste. The beer fades gradually without any astringency, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

clean aftertastelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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?

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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