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Hofbräuhaus Traunstein Helles alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Helles
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Finely spicy and hop-driven, an alcohol-free Helles with under 0.5 % ABV and an original gravity of 6.5 to 6.9°. The label carries the brewery's luminous H, standing for Helles and Hofbräuhaus alike, in a round shape with eight stripes that goes back to historic neck labels with octagonal ends. Brewed to the Bavarian purity law of 1516.

ABV
0.5%
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
hoppyspicyclean
hoppy
spicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced noble hop character, featuring subtle spice and herbal notes that define the Bavarian Helles tradition.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hofbräuhaus Traunstein Helles alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. A fine, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, sustaining a gentle stream of bubbles throughout.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced noble hop character, featuring subtle spice and herbal notes that define the Bavarian Helles tradition. A clean, delicate malt foundation supports the hop expression without dominance, while the fermentation remains crisp and neutral. There is no yeast-driven complexity, only a straightforward, refreshing openness.

noble hop spiceherbal and grassyclean malt bedneutral fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bright hop bitterness and a dry, spicy minerality that carries through the mid-palate without harshness. Malt sweetness is restrained and lends only a light, grainy foundation; the finish is driven by crisp hop dryness and a gentle peppery note. At 0.5% ABV, the beer feels weightless yet flavorful, avoiding any flat character.

hop-forward bitternessdry spicerestrained maltcrisp and mineral

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and quick, with lingering hop bitterness and a subtle peppery warmth that fades without heaviness. Aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, inviting another sip rather than leaving any cloying impression.

dry hop finishpeppery warmthlight and refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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