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Greifenklau Helles

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A mild pale lager brewed at 11.4 °P that stands next to the Lager as the second beer always on tap. Light golden-yellow in the glass, it centres on a soft, rounded malt note with a touch of fresh bread and grain sweetness, while the bitterness stays restrained and herbal in the background. Freshness and balance come before hop character, which makes it the gentler of the two everyday beers.

ABV
4.7%
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
maltyherbalbready
malty
herbal
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, rounded Malz character—fresh bread and subtle grain sweetness dominate without any rough edges.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Greifenklau Helles

◎ Appearance

Light golden-yellow in the glass, displaying excellent clarity and brightness typical of a well-executed Helles. The head forms with modest persistence, showing fine Schaumhaftung that gradually settles into a delicate collar. Carbonation is evident and refined, creating a gentle effervescence that contributes to the beer's approachable character.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, rounded Malz character—fresh bread and subtle grain sweetness dominate without any rough edges. Herbal notes emerge in the background, suggesting restrained noble hop influence that complements rather than asserts itself. Overall, the aromatic profile emphasizes freshness and balance over distinctive hop complexity.

soft maltfresh breadherbal undertonesgrain sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a gentle, malty entry that carries through to the mid-palate with a smooth, rounded character. Bitterness remains restrained and herbal, appearing only as a clean, balancing backdrop. The finish is dry and crisp without harshness, leaving a lingering sensation of clean grain and modest sweetness that keeps the beer refreshing rather than cloying.

malt-drivensmooth-drinkingherbal bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and relatively brief, fading gracefully without astringency or residual sweetness. This restraint underscores the beer's identity as an everyday Helles—drinkable and balanced rather than complex.

cleanbrief aftertaste
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?

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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