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Hofbräuhaus Hell

Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München
Germany·Helles Lager
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Introduced in 2016 for the 500th anniversary of the Purity Law, this Helles is bottled in a brown Euro bottle with a label modelled on a design of the 1950s. It is brewed from Pilsner malt alone, hopped with three varieties to 19 IBU, at about 11.7 °P. The filtered beer is pale straw with a firm, fine head. It smells spicy with a hint of fresh lemon, starts lively with a gentle acidity, then shows a rounded malty body and a straw-like, grassy hop finish.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltygrassyspicy
malty
grassy
spicy
clean
citrusy
noble hop
Aroma
Spicy, herbal character on the nose with a distinct fresh lemon note cutting through.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hofbräuhaus Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale straw colour with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A firm, fine head forms with good retention and delicate lacing around the glass. Well-carbonated with a gentle, persistent bead.

pale strawcrisp carbonationfine foamclear

◌ Aroma

Spicy, herbal character on the nose with a distinct fresh lemon note cutting through. Pilsner malt provides a subtle cereal sweetness beneath. Noble hop varieties contribute gentle floral and grassy undertones without asserting themselves aggressively.

spicyfresh citrusherbal-hoppygrainy-soft

◐ Taste

Lively entry with gentle acidity and a clean, rounded malty body. Pilsner malt dominates mid-palate with a bready, slightly sweet character. Grassy, straw-like hop bitterness builds gradually, finishing crisp and refreshing at 19 IBU—present but restrained.

malty-smoothgrassy finishgently bitterclean

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with herbaceous, grassy notes lingering pleasantly. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing without harsh tannins or metallic edges.

dryherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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?

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