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Pale Lager Beer

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A subtle sweetness on the backend runs through this expressively drinkable, dry lager, brewed with Barke Pilsner malt through traditional decoction, cold fermentation and extended maturation. The brewery calls it a Munich-style Helles and ends its description with the motto "Live Maß!". 5.2% ABV; one of the brewery's Limited Releases.

ABV
5.2%
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Clean and inviting, with predominant malty notes from the Barke Pilsner malt at the fore.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pale Lager Beer

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fine, white head forms readily and maintains good retention, with delicate Schaumhaftung clinging to the glass. Carbonation is present and lively, creating fine bubbles that steadily rise through the body.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean and inviting, with predominant malty notes from the Barke Pilsner malt at the fore. Subtle cereal and bready undertones emerge, complemented by a faint, restrained noble hop character that provides gentle herbal balance without assertiveness. The extended maturation contributes a soft, refined quality to the overall bouquet.

Pilsner maltbready grainsubtle noble hopclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Dry and smooth-drinking on entry, with a malty core that builds gently across the palate. Barke Pilsner character expresses itself as soft, grainy sweetness that remains understated, balanced by restrained bitterness from noble Edelhopfen. The finish is crisp and clean, leaving no rough edges—a beer designed for repeatability and ease of consumption.

dry, malty profilerestrained bitteringsoft grain sweetnesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

Moderately long and dry, with the malt's subtle sweetness lingering gently before fading to a clean, neutral aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate refreshed and balanced, with no astringency or harsh residue.

moderately dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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