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Rappen Hell

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Rappen Hell opens malty in the nose and finishes with a pleasant bitterness that lingers for a moment. A bright Bavarian Helles from Brauerei Rapp in Kutzenhausen, west of Augsburg. The family brewery began in 1893, when Georg Johann Rapp bought an inn with a brewery attached, and its own delivery service now supplies around 250,000 households.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy Malz notes that are clean and straightforward, typical of traditional Bavarian brewing.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rappen Hell

◎ Appearance

Rappen Hell presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the Helles style, with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention, with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass sides. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively yet refined presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy Malz notes that are clean and straightforward, typical of traditional Bavarian brewing. A delicate Edelhopfen character emerges beneath, offering gentle herbal and floral undertones without aggression. The overall aromatics remain restrained and inviting, with no yeast-driven esters or adjunct distractions.

grainy Malzsubtle Edelhopfenclean, restrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a rounded, malty foundation that feels smooth and elegant on entry. Mid-palate develops a pleasant bitterness that builds gently but doesn't overpower the Malz character, creating a well-balanced interplay between sweetness and noble hop definition. The body remains light and crisp, allowing the flavors to articulate without heaviness.

balanced, maltynoble hop bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with that pleasant bitterness persisting gracefully into the aftertaste. The beer concludes cleanly, leaving a refreshing sensation that invites another sip without any harsh or astringent edges.

lingering bitternessdry, clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
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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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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