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Helles vom Bierbuckel

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A fine malt note meets a full body: Helles vom Bierbuckel matures and rests for at least six to eight weeks, and that patience gives this 4.8% lager its many-layered flavour. Brewed on the hill in Ravensburg with water from the brewery's own well, Upper Swabian barley malt and natural Tettnang hops.

ABV
4.8%
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
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt tones grounded in the character of Upper Swabian barley.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Helles vom Bierbuckel

◎ Appearance

Helles vom Bierbuckel presents a pale golden hue with brilliant clarity and fine carbonation. The head builds with moderate density and displays good retention, forming a thin white collar that gradually recedes with delicate lacing.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt tones grounded in the character of Upper Swabian barley. Noble Tettnang hops contribute gentle herbal and slightly floral notes without aggression, while the extended maturation period adds subtle depth and a refined, clean mineral quality from the brewery's own well water.

soft grainnoble hopsclean mineral

◐ Taste

The palate enters full-bodied and smooth, with a pronounced malty foundation that carries notes of bread crust and light cereal sweetness. Tettnang hops provide restrained bitterness and herbal complexity in the mid-palate, well-balanced against the malt without ever becoming sharp or thin.

full bodymalty sweetnessrestrained bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering malt character that fades gradually rather than abruptly. A gentle herbal and mineral aftertaste persists, inviting the next sip.

clean finishlingering malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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