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Tegelseer

Fürst Wiacek
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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 141 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

A special edition of the Berliner Landbier, named after the Tegeler See. The same three noble hops, the same barley malt, 5 percent — Fuerst Wiacek names the series after Berlin's lakes.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
Hop character
noble hop
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tegelseer

Appearance

Tegelseer presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, active carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls with each sip. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed Helles.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent head lacing

Aroma

The nose is dominated by the signature noble hop character—refined and floral with subtle herbal undertones. A clean, slightly sweet malt foundation emerges beneath, contributing soft breadiness without overwhelming the composition. The overall bouquet is fresh and mineral-forward, with no estery or sulfurous notes, presenting the hallmark cleanliness of a quality lager.

noble hops, floralsoft malt sweetnessclean, mineral

Taste

On entry, the palate is crisp and clean, with the noble hops providing restrained bitterness and a delicate peppery spice. Mid-palate reveals soft, bread-like malt character that balances the hop bitterness without cloying. The finish dries progressively, maintaining hop definition while the malt fades into a light, refreshing aftertaste.

restrained bitternessbreadthy maltdry, refreshing finish

Finish

The finish is medium in length, clean and crisp, with lingering hop character that gradually subsides. No harsh or astringent notes remain, only a pleasant, dry mineral sensation that invites the next sip.

drylingering hops
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tegelseer

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Tegelseer

About Helles Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same noble-hop, malty, crisp character as Tegelseer will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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