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Chiemseer Hell

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A bright, pale yellow Helles with 4.8% alcohol and an original gravity of 11.5 °P. The brewery describes a clear malt aroma with a touch of fresh hop, a mild hop bitterness and a round finish. Tasters agree on a malt-led beer: sweetish grain and a little bread up front, grassy and lightly herbal hop notes in the middle, a faint tartness and a slim, soft body. Bitterness stays low throughout, and the finish is short and clean.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Malt-forward 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
maltycleangrassy
malty
clean
grassy
herbal
bready
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grainy malt character—gentle sweetness without excess.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chiemseer Hell

◎ Appearance

A pale golden-yellow hue typical of the Helles style, with excellent clarity and a fine, bright character. The head is modest but persistent, leaving a delicate trace of lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is present and lively, contributing to the overall crisp visual impression.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grainy malt character—gentle sweetness without excess. A touch of fresh, herbaceous hop aroma emerges alongside, suggesting restrained noble hop character. No yeast-derived notes or adjuncts intrude; the profile remains straightforward and approachable.

grain-forwardfresh herbal hopsclean noble hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with mild sweetness and a subtle bready grain foundation. Mid-palate brings grassy and lightly herbal hop notes that keep the beer balanced without asserting bitterness. A faint tartness arrives toward the swallow, preventing any cloying sensation and maintaining clarity of flavor on a lean, soft body.

sweet grainbread notemild hop bitternesssoft body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with the malt sweetness fading quickly. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, leaving no lingering residue.

short finishdry and clean
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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