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Helles A Place On Earth

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Soft, bready malt forms the backbone of this traditional German helles, while a gentle, rounded bitterness keeps it fresh and easy. Bright, golden and elegant, it is built on purity and balance from water, barley malt, hops and yeast. Flying Couch has brewed on its own equipment in Copenhagen's Nordvest since 2015, after starting out as a nomadic project.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadycleanmalty
bready
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt sweetness—bready and faintly honey-touched without heaviness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Helles A Place On Earth

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue catches the light with crystalline clarity. The head forms with modest persistence, leaving fine traces of lacing down the glass as it settles. Carbonation reads as delicate and well-integrated, befitting the style's understated elegance.

pale goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt sweetness—bready and faintly honey-touched without heaviness. Noble hops contribute a restrained herbal whisper and a touch of green apple, creating an impression of purity and restraint. The overall profile is clean and inviting, with no rough edges or fermentation notes.

soft grainnoble hopsherbal whisper

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and rounded, with the malt delivering straightforward bready notes that form the beer's foundation. Mid-palate remains light and balanced, allowing a gentle bitterness to emerge without asserting dominance. The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering malt sweetness and a crisp hop edge that keeps the palate clean.

smooth maltbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and brief, fading to a faint memory of grain and herb. The beer drinks through to the end with an easy, refreshing character that invites another sip.

cleancrisp
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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