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Hummel Helles

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The palest beer in the Hummel range, a pale yellow Helles brewed from around 11 °P original gravity. It is built for mildness: soft grainy malt with light notes of white bread and a touch of honey sweetness, balanced by a restrained hop presence that brings a faint herbal and floral lift. Bitterness stays low, the body is slender, and the finish is clean and gently malty.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
honey
floral
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character—white bread crust and light flour notes form the foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hummel Helles

◎ Appearance

A pale, luminous yellow with exceptional clarity and a fine, delicate head that clings gently to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively but restrained, creating a soft effervescence that befits the beer's refined character. The overall impression is one of classic elegance: bright, inviting, and true to the pale lager tradition.

pale yellowbrilliant clarityfine lacinggently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character—white bread crust and light flour notes form the foundation. Delicate herbal and floral notes emerge from noble hops, with a whisper of honey sweetness that doesn't dominate. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and inviting, designed to complement rather than command attention.

soft grainwhite breadhoney notesherbal, floral

◐ Taste

Clean malt dominates the palate with a tender, bready sweetness and gentle honeyed character that never tips into cloying. Noble hops provide a restrained herbal and floral counterpoint, while bitterness remains low and refined. The body is slender and smooth, allowing each flavor element to shine without obstruction.

malty foundationbready, honeyedrestrained bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and gently malty, with a light herbal fade that lingers briefly before fading. No harsh edges or lingering sweetness—just a straightforward, refreshing farewell.

clean aftertastemalty fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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.

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