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Rieder Helles

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Malt and hops hold each other in balance: the sweetness sits between slight and moderate, and the beer is uncomplicated without being dull. A fine hop aroma brings a mild bitterness and a lightly fruity character that sits well with the gentle sweetness. Brewed in Ried im Innkreis from water and barley malt, with aroma hops behind that fruity lift.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymaltyhoppy
fruity
malty
hoppy
floral
clean
Aroma
A restrained but elegant aroma leads with fine aroma hop character, bringing subtle stone fruit and floral notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rieder Helles

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright, luminous transparency. A fine white head forms readily and maintains good retention, leaving delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, evident in steady streams of small bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headbright

◌ Aroma

A restrained but elegant aroma leads with fine aroma hop character, bringing subtle stone fruit and floral notes. Beneath lies a clean, soft malt base with gentle grain sweetness. No phenolic or yeast-driven notes intrude; the overall impression is harmonious and approachable.

delicate hop aromastone fruit liftsoft grainclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with moderate malt sweetness that is never cloying, balanced immediately by the mild bitterness from the aroma hops. Mid-palate reveals a lightly fruity character that echoes the nose without overwhelming; the beer remains uncomplicated and refreshing. Bitterness lingers gently but never harsh.

balanced sweetnessmild bitternesslightly fruitysmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, leaving behind a subtle interplay of soft malt and gentle hop bitterness. No residual sweetness or astringency lingers; the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting.

clean finishrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
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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What is a Helles Lager?

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