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Chroust Helles

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Malty and mildly bitter, with higher carbonation, this Helles finishes dry and drinks very easily. The brewery sticks to classic Helles parameters. Behind it stand Karolína and Jirka Chroustovští, a Prague couple who have brewed under their own brand since 2016 and settled at the Clock Fenetra brewery.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grain-forward Malz character—soft and slightly sweet without heavy richness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chroust Helles

◎ Appearance

Chroust Helles presents a pale golden color with excellent clarity and a bright, reflective sheen. The head forms dense and white, displaying fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass as the level drops. High carbonation is evident throughout, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retentionhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grain-forward Malz character—soft and slightly sweet without heavy richness. Noble hop aromatics emerge subtly beneath, offering a whisper of herbal earthiness and dried herbs. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, with no yeast esters or adjunct notes present.

grain-forwardnoble hopscleandelicate

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with a gentle sweetness from pale Malz that coats the palate evenly. Mid-palate remains soft and refined, building a mild, measured bitterness that supports rather than dominates. The finish dries cleanly without harshness, leaving only a faint bready note and cereal grain character.

malty sweetnessmild bitternesssmooth grain basedry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and brief, fading to a clean palate with no lingering sweetness or astringency. The beer drinks through to completion with an effortless, thirst-quenching quality.

dryclean finish
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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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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