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Engel Hell

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Soft and rounded, with a faint touch of fresh hop notes and light malt and hop aromas in the background. The body stays even, and the finish fades gently and in harmony. An easy-drinking beer from Crailsheim, brewed from barley malt, hops and water under the Reinheitsgebot of 1516, at 11 % original gravity, 4.8 % ABV and 18 bitterness units.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
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
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, rounded malt character complemented by subtle noble hop notes in the background.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Engel Hell

◎ Appearance

Engel Hell presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness. A fine, persistent white head forms with good retention and delicate lacing that clings evenly to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively but not aggressive sparkle.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, rounded malt character complemented by subtle noble hop notes in the background. Fresh herbal and slightly floral hop accents emerge gently without dominating the profile. Clean and inviting, with no off-notes—an approachable and restrained aromatic presentation typical of the Helles tradition.

soft maltnoble hopsclean, delicate

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and well-balanced, with light malt sweetness providing a gentle foundation. Mid-palate remains crisp and clean, with understated hop character adding definition without harshness. Bitterness integrates harmoniously at 18 IBU, finishing dry without astringency or lingering bite.

smooth, balancedlight malt sweetnessrefreshing crispness

◑ Finish

The finish fades gently and in harmony, leaving no harsh edges or heavy residue on the palate. A clean, dry aftertaste with faint malt notes lingers briefly before departing, inviting another sip.

clean, drygentle fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
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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About Helles Lager

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