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Kneitinger Heller Hans

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A classic German Helles Lager with soft malt sweetness and delicate hop character. Light-bodied and crisp, it finishes clean and dry. Brewed in Kulmbach, this traditional lager is refreshingly straightforward and approachable.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoney
malty
clean
honey
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and understated, offering soft malt sweetness with subtle grain and breadiness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kneitinger Heller Hans

◎ Appearance

Kneitinger Heller Hans displays a brilliant pale golden hue characteristic of the Helles style, with excellent clarity and brightness. A fine white head forms quickly and dissipates to a thin, persistent lacing. The beer sparkles with visible carbonation, presenting a quintessentially clean and inviting visual profile.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and understated, offering soft malt sweetness with subtle grain and breadiness. Refined herbal hop notes provide gentle floral undertones without assertiveness. Clean lager yeast character keeps the aroma fresh and straightforward, allowing the traditional malt foundation to shine.

soft maltgrainy breadherbal hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, light-bodied malt sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness that never overwhelms. Mid-palate reveals pleasant bread and grain characteristics with smooth, effervescent carbonation that enhances refreshment. The hop bitterness remains subtle at 16 IBU, allowing malt complexity to take the lead while maintaining excellent balance.

crisp maltlight-bodiedbalancedsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering grain notes that fade gracefully. A subtle malt sweetness lingers briefly before the drying character takes over, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
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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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, malty, clean character as Kneitinger Heller Hans will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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