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Hell

Haller Löwenbräu
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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 219 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

Hell is a soft, pale full-strength beer brewed from Pilsner malt with Hallertauer Perle and Hallertauer Tradition hops. Unlike the brewery's other pale lagers it is left with a natural haze, and it carries a fine, firm head. The nose is finely spicy and balanced. The taste is mild and rounded on a soft, lightly sweet malt base, with a delicate hop note resting on top and a fresh, clean close. It sits in the range beside the clearer, fuller Meistergold Spezial.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
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AWARDS

Gold
DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hell

◎ Appearance

Hell presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly natural haze that sets it apart from its clearer counterparts in the Haller Löwenbräu range. The beer carries a fine, firm head that displays good retention and lacing. The soft turbidity and bright carbonation create an inviting, unfiltered character typical of the style.

pale goldennaturally hazyfirm head

◌ Aroma

The nose is finely spicy and well-balanced, with the Hallertauer Perle and Hallertauer Tradition hops providing a delicate herbal and peppery character. Beneath this lies a clean, soft malt foundation from the Pilsner base, with no yeasty esters or harsh phenolics. The overall impression is one of restraint and harmony.

finely spicyherbal hop notesoft malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a mild, rounded character built on a lightly sweet malt foundation. A delicate hop note rests across the mid-palate without asserting bitterness, while the 18 IBU provide just enough structure to prevent flatness. The mouthfeel is soft and approachable, inviting continued sips.

mild and roundedlightly sweetdelicate hop balance

◑ Finish

The close is fresh and clean, with the low bitterness fading gracefully into a gentle malt sweetness. No lingering harshness or astringency mars the departure, leaving only a crisp, refreshing aftertaste.

fresh and cleancrisp finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hell

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hell

About Helles Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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