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Peckham Helles

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Brick's first gluten-free beer follows the Bavarian helles tradition: straw yellow and crystal clear, with a soft bitterness, light fruity yeast esters and herbal spice from Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops. The finish is clean and crisp, at 4.2%.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanherbalnoble hop
clean
herbal
noble hop
fruity
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate herbal and spice notes from Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, layered beneath soft fruity esters characteristic of the yeast strain.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peckham Helles

◎ Appearance

Peckham Helles presents a luminous straw yellow with exceptional clarity, the hallmark of a well-executed lager. The head rises with moderate density and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintain the beer's visual liveliness throughout service.

straw yellowcrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate herbal and spice notes from Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, layered beneath soft fruity esters characteristic of the yeast strain. Light malt sweetness provides a supporting frame without dominating. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, with no sharp or aggressive edges.

herbal hop characterlight fruity estersHallertau spiceclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and clean, with gentle malt sweetness that quickly yields to the beer's defining herbal and noble-hop bitterness. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing, allowing the Hallertau spice to develop without heaviness. Bitterness is soft rather than assertive, integrating smoothly with subtle fruity undertones for balance.

soft bitternessherbal finishnoble hop spicecrisp and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and remarkably clean, with residual hop spice fading gracefully into a refreshing aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or astringency—only a pleasant sense of crispness that invites the next sip.

dry finishclean aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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?

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.

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