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Brauhaus Lemke Original

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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 222 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

A crisp German Helles Lager with soft malt sweetness, delicate hop character, and a clean, dry finish. Light-bodied and refreshing, this Berlin brewery classic delivers balanced flavor with subtle grain notes.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brauhaus Lemke Original

◎ Appearance

Brauhaus Lemke Original pours a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity characteristic of the Helles style. A dense white head forms and persists admirably, indicating quality carbonation and proper conditioning. The beer presents an inviting, pristine visual that promises crisp refreshment.

pale goldencrystal cleardense white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose displays a delicate balance of soft malt sweetness with subtle grain character and a hint of bread crust. Gentle hop notes emerge as floral whispers rather than assertive aromatics, maintaining the refined, understated profile typical of classic German Helles. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or off-putting elements.

soft maltbread graindelicate hopsclean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with a light malt body that avoids any heaviness or sweetness. The mid-palate showcases smooth, subtle grain and bread notes balanced by restrained, noble-style bitterness (18 IBU). The finish transitions seamlessly into a clean, dry conclusion without any lingering sweetness or astringency.

crisplight-bodiedmalty sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The clean, dry finish is precise and refreshing, inviting another sip. Any aftertaste is minimal and pleasant, allowing the delicate malt character to fade gracefully without residual flavors.

cleandrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
83
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Brauhaus Lemke Original

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Brauhaus Lemke Original

About Helles Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, sweet character as Brauhaus Lemke Original will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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