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Frankfurter Helles

Frankfurter Brauhaus
Germany·Helles Lager
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Lightly bitter and only gently hopped, this bottom-fermented Helles is kept light, with reduced alcohol of 4.2% ABV and 9.3 °P original gravity. Its traditional recipe originates in eastern Germany, and the Frankfurter Brauhaus introduced it as a new addition to the Frankfurter range in early 2020. Brewed in Frankfurt (Oder), where Carthusian monks refined brewing as early as 1396 and the Oderland brewery restarted the tradition in 1988.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose presents subtle noble hop character with a soft, herbal quality and restrained spice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Frankfurter Helles

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting brilliance. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears lively but restrained, appropriate to the style's gentle character.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingmoderate head

◌ Aroma

The nose presents subtle noble hop character with a soft, herbal quality and restrained spice. Beneath sits a clean, grainy malt foundation with faint bread-like notes. The overall impression is delicate and inviting, with no yeast-driven esters or adjunct aromas; fermentation remains entirely in the background.

noble hopsgrainy maltbread notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, leading into a light, well-balanced palate. Bready malt flavors develop gently across the mid-palate with a smoothness that belies the low alcohol. Bitterness arrives measured and clean, finishing without harshness or residual sweetness.

crisp entrybready maltgentle bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with bitterness fading to leave a pleasant, lingering malt impression. Aftertaste remains refreshing and uncluttered, inviting the next sip.

dry finishlingering maltrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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?

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

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