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Münchner Hell

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A pale golden Munich helles brewed from an original gravity of 11.5 °P and hopped with Hallertauer Tradition. The nose carries a light yeasty note over soft bready malt. On the palate it is gently malty with a hint of honeyed grain, balanced by a restrained, finely bitter hop edge that stays in the background. The body is light to medium and the finish is clean, mild and short, with a touch of floral hop at the end.

ABV
5.0%
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
floral
yeasty
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with a light, clean yeast character supporting soft bready malt notes.
also:noble hop
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Münchner Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and brightness. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gently effervescent visual presence.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a light, clean yeast character supporting soft bready malt notes. A subtle honeyed grain sweetness emerges beneath, while restrained floral and herbal hints from the Hallertauer Tradition hops frame the profile without dominating.

light yeastybready maltfloral hophoneyed grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters gently malty with a pleasant grainy sweetness that carries a touch of honey. A finely balanced, restrained bitterness from noble hops lingers in the background, never asserting itself, while the light-to-medium body remains crisp and refreshing throughout.

soft malt sweetnessnoble-hop bitternesshoneyed graincrisp and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is clean, mild and short, with a subtle floral hop note lingering briefly on the palate. A refreshing dryness carries through without astringency, leaving a pleasant, uncluttered aftertaste.

short finishfloral hop characterrefreshing dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
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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What is a Helles Lager?

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