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Nordisch Helles

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Floral and grassy with a hint of citrus and pale bread on the nose, this unfiltered, slightly hazy Helles has a light-malty body with a touch of malt sweetness and a fine, prickling finish with a discreet bitter edge. Its hops come from the neighbouring Gemüsewerft, an urban farming project that grows hops in raised beds.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
grassyfloralmalty
grassy
floral
malty
bready
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright herbaceous notes—fresh-cut grass and gentle floral meadow tones—supported by a tender pale bread undertone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nordisch Helles

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a soft, diffuse quality from its unfiltered character. The slight haze catches light gently without obscuring the beer's translucency. A fine, tight head forms and clings persistently to the glass with delicate lacing.

pale goldenunfiltered, hazyfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright herbaceous notes—fresh-cut grass and gentle floral meadow tones—supported by a tender pale bread undertone. A whisper of citrus zest lifts the composition without dominating. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh solvent or sulfur notes.

grassy, floralpale breadsubtle citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied with a restrained malt sweetness that grounds the palate without heaviness. Mid-palate develops a clean, slightly bready character alongside the grassy hop signature. A discreet bitter edge emerges toward the finish, well-integrated and proportionate to the beer's delicate frame.

malt sweetnessgrassy hop characterclean, crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is bright and prickling, with fine carbonation creating a gentle astringency on the tongue. A subtle bitter note lingers briefly, leaving the palate refreshed and dry without any sharp aftertaste.

prickling carbonationdry, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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?

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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