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Daredevil Helles

Daredevil Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Helles Lager · One of 130 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

A Munich Helles rendered with genuine German precision. Soft pilsner malt with a whisper of honey leads, noble hops keep the finish clean and dry, and the whole thing drinks like a golden afternoon in a Bavarian biergarten. Twice medalled at the Indiana Brewers Cup — proof the style still rewards patience and clean fermentation.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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AWARDS

Silver
Indiana Brewers Cup 2025
Munich Helles
Bronze
Indiana Brewers Cup 2024
Munich Helles
Silver — Indiana Brewers Cup 2025 (Munich Helles)
Bronze — Indiana Brewers Cup 2024 (Munich Helles)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Daredevil Helles

Appearance

A pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that leave delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is brisk and even, creating a lively visual presence throughout.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacingbrisk carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with soft pilsner malt character, underscored by a subtle honey sweetness that suggests careful grain selection and mashing. Noble hops contribute a delicate herbal and slightly floral note without asserting themselves, maintaining the balance characteristic of the style.

soft malthoney notesherbal hopsrestrained bouquet

Taste

The palate enters clean and malty, with a gentle pilsner sweetness that gradually develops into a honey-tinged middle. Noble hops assert a crisp, dry counterpoint that prevents any heaviness, while clean fermentation keeps the overall impression light and refreshing. The bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, serving structure rather than dominance.

clean malthoney sweetnessnoble hop balancedry finish

Finish

A dry, lingering finish with persistent hop presence and malt undertone. The aftertaste remains crisp and mineral-clean, inviting the next sip.

drymineral cleanlingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Daredevil Helles

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Daredevil Helles

About Helles Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, malty, dry character as Daredevil Helles will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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