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Brauhaus Lemke Original

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
wheat
bready
Aroma
The nose displays a delicate balance of soft malt sweetness with subtle grain character and a hint of bread crust.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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.

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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