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Bruckmüller Hell

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Fine spiciness and a pronounced, strong hop bitterness mark this very pale Vollbier, which still drinks lightly. It is the house classic, known and loved well beyond Amberg. Brewed from nothing but water, barley malt and hops at 5.0% ABV, in the family brewery whose brewhouse in the Franciscan friary was first mentioned in writing in 1490.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry 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
hoppyspicyclean
hoppy
spicy
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
Noble hop character dominates the nose, presenting floral and herbal notes with gentle spice undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bruckmüller Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright luminosity characteristic of the Helles style. A fine, persistent head forms quickly and maintains good Schaumhaftung throughout the glass. Steady carbonation rises in delicate streams.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates the nose, presenting floral and herbal notes with gentle spice undertones. A light, clean malt base emerges beneath—grainy and slightly sweet without heaviness. The overall impression is crisp and refreshing, with no fermentation artifacts.

Edelhopfen-forwardherbal and floralclean grain notesspiced

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and dry with a pronounced hop bitterness that builds steadily across the palate. Fine spice notes weave through a light malt body, creating tension between sweetness and bite. The finish remains dry and bitter, with no residual cloying character.

bitter and hoppyspiced graincrisp and drylight-bodied

◑ Finish

Medium-length dry finish with lingering noble hop bitterness that gradually fades. A subtle bready note emerges as the beer warms slightly, adding gentle depth to the aftertaste without sweetness.

dry hoppy fadebrotig undertone
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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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