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Helix is the pilsner of the core range, brewed year-round and described by the brewery as a hoppy, modern take on the German style. Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Perle go into the boil and whirlpool, giving pronounced hop flavour and a clean, bright bitterness. The beer is a translucent yellow, with subtle floral and herbal notes over a pale malt base that carries hints of bread dough and cracker. The finish is dry, crisp and snappy.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanfloral
hoppy
clean
floral
herbal
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced floral and herbal notes from Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Perle hops, creating an elegant, restrained bouquet.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Helix

◎ Appearance

Helix presents a translucent pale yellow that glows with clarity in the glass. The head forms with fine, persistent carbonation, leaving delicate lacing that clings to the sides with each sip. The beer maintains excellent brightness throughout, characteristic of a well-executed pilsner.

translucent pale yellowfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced floral and herbal notes from Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Perle hops, creating an elegant, restrained bouquet. Beneath the hop character sits a clean pale malt base with subtle hints of bread dough and cracker, grounding the aromatics without overshadowing the hop profile.

floral and herbalnoble hop characterbread doughcracker notes

◐ Taste

The entry is crisp and clean, with the malt foundation offering soft bread and biscuit flavors that provide body without heaviness. A bright, clean bitterness builds through the mid-palate—pronounced yet balanced—derived from a thoughtful blend of bittering and flavor hops. The bitterness remains focused and snappy rather than harsh or lingering aggressively.

clean bitternessbread and biscuitcrisp entrybalanced hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and snappy, with the bitterness fading cleanly into a whisper of herbal and floral hop character. A refreshing crispness lingers, inviting another sip without any rough edges or sweetness.

dry finishsnappy and cleanherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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