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Kloster-Hell

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Pale golden with a delicately spicy scent, a slim body and a mild finish: a classic Bavarian Helles, bottom-fermented at Reutberg near Sachsenkam. The sisters of the Franciscan convent there received the licence to brew their own beer in 1677, and today a cooperative with members from the region keeps the brewery going.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicycleanbready
spicy
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate herbal and spicy notes from noble hops, accompanied by a subtle sweetness from soft Malz character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kloster-Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings delicately to the glass walls. The carbonation is refined and even, creating a gentle sparkle that carries the foam through the drink. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, characteristic of a traditionally brewed Bavarian Helles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate herbal and spicy notes from noble hops, accompanied by a subtle sweetness from soft Malz character. There is no aggressive hop presence, only a refined and restrained bouquet that speaks to careful brewing. A light, clean minerality rounds out the aromatics, with no yeast-driven esters or phenolics.

herbal spicenoble hopsoft maltclean minerality

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and elegant, with a mild malt sweetness balanced by restrained Edelhopfen bitterness that never dominates. The body is slim but rounded, delivering a crisp, clean finish on the tongue without harshness. A subtle bready quality emerges mid-palate, grounded by the beer's straightforward, approachable character.

smooth maltdelicate bitternesscrisplight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with a gentle fade that leaves no lingering aftertaste. A refreshing, thirst-quenching quality persists, inviting another sip.

dryrefreshingclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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