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A classic Helles that tastes clean, crisp and rich, brewed with old German hop and barley varieties in a traditional process. It is neither filtered nor pasteurised. The beer is cold-lagered for up to ten weeks in horizontal tanks.

ABV
4.6%
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
cleannoble hopmalty
clean
noble hop
malty
bready
Aroma
Clean, delicate noble-hop character leads the nose, with soft floral and herbal notes from traditional German hop varieties.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Helles

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with exceptional clarity, the result of traditional lagering in horizontal tanks without filtration or pasteurization. A fine, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with steady presence. Carbonation is moderate and even, lending a refined visual presence.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean, delicate noble-hop character leads the nose, with soft floral and herbal notes from traditional German hop varieties. Subtle malty sweetness emerges beneath, offering a grain-forward foundation without aggressive alcohol warmth. The overall bouquet is restrained and inviting, speaking to the care taken in long, cool lagering.

noble hopssoft floralmalt backboneclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a clean malt sweetness that carries breadlike notes reminiscent of fresh grain. Mid-palate remains smooth and full-bodied for the style, balancing delicate hop bitterness (18 IBU) with a slightly honeyed maltiness. The finish is dry without harshness, allowing the beer's inherent nobility to linger.

malt-forwardcrisp bitebready notessmooth drinking

◑ Finish

Drying and lingering, with a gentle hop character and faint grain sweetness persisting on the palate. The aftertaste is clean and uncluttered, leaving only a subtle reminder of the beer's traditional brewhouse character.

dry finishnoble-hop fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
84
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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