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Engel Gold

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Bright golden-yellow, with a spicy malt sweetness, a strong body and a pleasant bitterness. The bubbles run lively, the mouthfeel is full, and a light sweetness sits underneath it all. Brewed in Crailsheim from barley malt, hops and water under the Reinheitsgebot of 1516, at 12 % original gravity and 5.4 % ABV, with 20 bitterness units.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
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 leads with clean, spicy malt character underscored by a soft, grain-forward sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Engel Gold

◎ Appearance

Engel Gold presents a bright, luminous golden-yellow hue characteristic of the Helles style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass, leaving delicate lacing with each sip. Active carbonation is evident throughout, with lively bubbles rising steadily through the body.

bright golden-yellowexcellent claritypersistent white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, spicy malt character underscored by a soft, grain-forward sweetness. Noble hops contribute subtle herbal and floral notes without overwhelming the malt base. The overall impression is refreshingly straightforward, reflecting the Reinheitsgebot tradition of barley malt, hops, and water alone.

spicy maltnoble hop characterclean grainherbal undertones

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, rich body and pronounced malty sweetness balanced by gentle bitterness. Mid-palate reveals breadiness and a pleasant spice that builds gradually, while the beer remains remarkably smooth and drinkable despite its weight. The 20 IBU bitterness provides structure without harshness, allowing malt and a subtle crispness to shine through.

full-bodied, maltybalanced bitternessspicy charactersmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with residual malt sweetness fading to a light, lingering bitterness. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, inviting another sip.

clean finishlight lingering bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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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