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Helle Lotte

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The brewery's reading of a Franconian Helles, and the beer poured at weddings in the house. It is straw gold and lightly hazy under a fine white head. Fresh dough and honeyed malt open the nose, followed by a fruity hop note somewhere between pear and lemon zest. The body stays light and soft, the bitterness restrained, and the close is dry enough to lead to the next glass. A mild everyday lager rather than a showpiece.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitybreadyhoney
fruity
bready
honey
citrusy
peach
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh dough and honeyed malt, a bread-like sweetness that frames the beer's gentle character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Helle Lotte

◎ Appearance

Helle Lotte presents a straw-gold hue with light haze beneath a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is gentle and steady, creating a soft collar that adheres to the glass as the beer settles. The clarity suggests natural conditioning without aggressive filtration, true to the house's wedding-beer tradition.

straw goldlightly hazyfine white headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh dough and honeyed malt, a bread-like sweetness that frames the beer's gentle character. A bright fruity hop note emerges—somewhere between pear and lemon zest—adding lift without aggression. The overall impression is inviting and approachable, with no harsh edges or solvent notes.

fresh doughhoneyed maltpear and lemon zestfruity and bright

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malty, with that signature bread and honey character carrying through the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained and well-integrated, allowing the subtle citrus and stone-fruit undertones to emerge without dominating. The body is light and smooth, never cloying, with a dry enough close to refresh and invite another sip.

light bodysoft maltrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The close is crisp and dry, enough to cleanse the palate and lead naturally to the next glass. Lingering notes of bread and subtle citrus fade cleanly, leaving no aftertaste.

drycleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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?

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