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Brew Age Helles

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Helles is a Helles Lager from the core range of the Viennese brewery Brew Age, whose beers are brewed almost exclusively at the Gusswerk. It is one of nine core beers, alongside several IPAs, a Pale Ale, a Black IPA and two barley wines.

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
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is understated and refined, with soft malty notes forming the foundation—subtle grain and bread character without heaviness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brew Age Helles

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle sparkle throughout the body. The beer presents the archetypal appearance of a well-executed Helles—bright, inviting, and visibly clean.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is understated and refined, with soft malty notes forming the foundation—subtle grain and bread character without heaviness. A whisper of noble hop character provides gentle floral and herbal undertones. The overall impression is clean and restrained, with no aggressive fermentation notes, allowing the delicate balance between malt and Edelhopfen to emerge.

soft maltnoble hopsbread grainclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with a light malty sweetness that carries bready, cereal notes across the palate. Mid-palate remains smooth and balanced, with low bitterness (18 IBU) providing gentle structure without assertiveness. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with minimal residual sweetness and a clean, dry conclusion that invites another sip.

light malt sweetnessbreadysoft bitternessclean dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, with a refreshing quality that leaves no heavy aftertaste. A faint grain dryness lingers pleasantly on the palate without any harshness.

short finishgrain drynessrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
73
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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