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Fuldaer Stadtbräu Hell

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A bottom-fermented Bavarian-style Helles with a pleasant malt aroma, golden and brilliantly clear. It is brewed in copper kettles in the heart of Fulda, a city whose brewing was put under official control towards the end of the 16th century and whose beer once reached the inns in open tubs carried by women known as Büttnerinnen. 11.7° original gravity, 5.0% ABV.

ABV
5%
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
The nose leads with a soft, grainy malt character—clean and slightly sweet, evoking fresh bread and a hint of honey.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fuldaer Stadtbräu Hell

◎ Appearance

A brilliant golden-yellow hue with exceptional clarity, characteristic of a traditionally brewed Bavarian Helles. The white foam head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving fine lacework with each sip. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the body, creating an inviting and well-defined visual presence.

brilliant claritygolden-yellowpersistent lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a soft, grainy malt character—clean and slightly sweet, evoking fresh bread and a hint of honey. Noble hops contribute a restrained herbal refinement without asserting themselves, while the overall impression remains delicate and balanced. No esters or off-notes intrude; the fermentation is entirely clean and neutral.

pleasant maltgrainy sweetnesssubtle noble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and malty, with a creamy, smooth entry that reflects the beer's modest gravity. Mid-palate sustains a light, bready maltiness without heaviness, while a low but present bitterness (18 IBU) provides gentle structural support. The finish is dry and refreshing, never cloying, with the malt and hops retreating cleanly.

malty sweetnesssmooth-drinkinglight bodycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers briefly with a clean, dry character and a faint malt echo. Overall, the beer drinks refreshingly light and thirst-quenching, true to its session-oriented Helles identity.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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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