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Jacob Hell

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Light, yet full of spice: this golden Helles crowns itself with a powerful head and leaves a harmonious feeling in the finish. 4.9% alcohol, brewed by the Familienbrauerei Jacob in Bodenwöhr on the Hammersee, with local spring water, Hallertau hops and barley from the fields of the Upper Palatinate.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
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
spicynoble hopclean
spicy
noble hop
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive spice notes that give way to a refined noble-hop character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jacob Hell

◎ Appearance

Jacob Hell presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A dense, persistent white head crowns the glass, displaying stable lacing that clings to the sides throughout the drinking experience. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted Helles.

bright goldenpersistent white headfine carbonationexcellent clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive spice notes that give way to a refined noble-hop character. Subtle bready and malty undertones emerge from the Hallertauer hops and Upper Palatinate barley, creating a layered bouquet. The aroma remains clean and crisp, with no heavy adjunct or yeast-driven character—instead reflecting the quality of local spring water and careful brewing technique.

spicy notesnoble hopsbready maltclean and crisp

◐ Taste

On entry, the palate is light yet satisfying, with the spice and noble-hop signature carrying through decisively. The mid-palate develops soft malty sweetness and breadiness, while a gentle bitterness (17 IBU) surfaces without astringency, maintaining balance. The overall impression is smooth and harmonious, with no sharp edges or thin character despite the restrained alcohol.

spicy and hoppysoft malty sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the spice and hop notes lingering gently into the aftertaste. A harmonious, dry conclusion leaves the palate crisp and ready for the next sip, characteristic of a well-brewed regional Helles.

crisp finishhoppy aftertastedry and refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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