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Kaapse Theresia

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A light smoke note runs through this Smoked Helles, brewed with smoked malt in the style of a Munich Helles. 5% ABV. Named after Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, wife of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, whose wedding celebration is still marked every year with a modest party, better known as Oktoberfest.

ABV
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
smokymaltyclean
smoky
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Smoke dominates the nose with a pleasant, woodsy character that recalls smoked malt and subtle campfire notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaapse Theresia

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, producing a steady stream of fine bubbles that support the foam structure throughout the drink.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent foamwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Smoke dominates the nose with a pleasant, woodsy character that recalls smoked malt and subtle campfire notes. Beneath the smoke sits a soft malty foundation with hints of grain and bread, while noble hops contribute a clean, slightly herbal backbone without aggression.

pronounced smokemalty grainherbal hopswoodsy character

◐ Taste

Smoke carries through the palate with a clean, almost whisper-like intensity that integrates seamlessly with the malt sweetness. The body is light to medium, smooth and bready, with subtle noble hop bitterness that emerges in the mid-palate to balance without overwhelming. The finish is crisp and refreshing, allowing the smoke to linger gently without harshness.

smoky maltlight bodycrisp finishsmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the smoke note fading to a soft, lingering aftertaste. The overall impression remains refreshing and approachable, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry finishlingering smokerefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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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