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Terroir Helles

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The name borrows the French idea of terroir, the combined environmental and human imprint on a product: soil, climate, topography and human influence. All the malt in this helles is grown locally and malted and roasted at Stauning Whisky, then refined in the mash and in fermentation. The result is a light beer of the helles type, hopped in moderate amounts so that the malt comes into its own.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
Aroma
The nose is dominated by soft, grainy malt character with subtle breadiness from the locally-grown and hand-roasted grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Terroir Helles

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, delicate retention across the surface. Carbonation is lively and persistent, rising in steady streams through the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by soft, grainy malt character with subtle breadiness from the locally-grown and hand-roasted grain. Noble hop varieties provide a restrained, herbal backdrop that allows the malt to breathe without asserting spice or floral intensity.

grainy maltbread crust notesherbal hopsclean and delicate

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with a crisp malt sweetness that builds gently across the mid-palate. The moderate hop charge (18 IBU) presents as a balanced, clean bitterness that frames rather than dominates, allowing the breadiness and light cereal grain to remain in focus. Mouthfeel is dry and refreshing, finishing without heaviness.

malty and smoothlight cereal graingentle bitternesscrisp and clean

◑ Finish

A short, clean finish with lingering malt dryness and a faint herbal whisper from the noble hops. The aftertaste is straightforward and uncluttered, inviting the next sip.

dry malt fadeherbal echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
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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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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