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Gustl Helles

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Gustl was developed from original recipes of the August Röhm era and named in the family ancestor's honour. Malty, spicy aromas, a fine malty sweetness up front, a spicy, süffig palate, and a discreet dry bitterness in the finish. Helles, 4.9% ABV, brewed to the Reichenhaller Reinheitsgebot of 1493.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltyspicyclean
malty
spicy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced malty character, revealing soft grain notes and a gentle, noble hop spice that sits comfortably in the background.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gustl Helles

◎ Appearance

Gustl presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the Helles style. The head forms dense and white, settling to a fine collar with strong lacing that clings persistently to the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, suggesting proper conditioning and a fresh pour.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced malty character, revealing soft grain notes and a gentle, noble hop spice that sits comfortably in the background. There is a subtle herbal and peppery quality typical of noble hops, with no aggressive bittering notes intruding into the aromatic profile. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with a slight bready warmth underneath.

noble hop spicesoft grainclean

◐ Taste

Gustl enters smooth and approachable, with a fine malty sweetness that builds gently across the palate without cloying. The mid-palate shows a refined herbal spice and a feather-light bitterness that keeps the beer from flatness. The finish arrives dry and crisp, with a clean bitterness that lingers briefly and pleasantly, leaving the mouth fresh and ready for another sip.

malty sweetnessspicydry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, fading into a subtle dry sensation that does not linger aggressively. The overall drinking experience remains smooth and uncluttered, inviting continued consumption without fatigue.

dryclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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