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Fyne Helles

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Fyne Helles is gently sweet from the malt, with soft hop aromas. Vienna and extra pale malts meet Mittelfrüh, Tradition and Hersbrucker hops, brewed with Highland water from Glen Fyne in a nod to German tradition. The 4.5% lager was first brewed in 2023 and picked up Bronze at SIBA Scotland in 2025 and 2026.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Keg Premium Lager (4.5% to 6.4%)
Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Keg Premium Lager (4.5% to 6.4%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Keg Premium Lager (4.5% to 6.4%))
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Keg Premium Lager (4.5% to 6.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
floral
bready
Aroma
The nose presents delicate malt sweetness from Vienna and extra pale malts, underpinned by soft, noble hop aromas.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fyne Helles

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that builds and settles with stability. Carbonation is crisp and even, creating a gentle stream of bubbles that maintains good lacing on the glass throughout the pour.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents delicate malt sweetness from Vienna and extra pale malts, underpinned by soft, noble hop aromas. Mittelfrüh, Tradition, and Hersbrucker hops contribute gentle floral and herbal notes without assertive intensity, creating an inviting and balanced aromatics profile.

gentle malt sweetnesssoft floral hopsherbal notesnoble character

◐ Taste

Clean and straightforward on the palate, with a lightly sweet malt foundation that carries through the entry and mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBUs, allowing the soft hop character to play a supporting role without overwhelming the smooth, crisp body. The finish is dry and refreshing, typical of the Helles tradition.

soft malt sweetnessrestrained bitternessclean finishcrisp body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingers gently, with a subtle hop dryness that doesn't extend excessively. A light grainy quality fades cleanly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, briefsubtle hop dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
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?

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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