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Dortmunder Kronen Helles

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A Helles with a fine spicy note and a mild nature, developed by the Dortmund brewmasters in 2018 as a new speciality of the house. It is brewed and filled just once a year, at 4.8 % ABV. Behind it stands a brewing story that begins with the Krone am Markt, first named in a charter in 1430, and leads to the brewery built at the Kronenburg in the south of the city in 1873.

ABV
4.8%
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
spicycleanmalty
spicy
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with a subtle spicy character from noble hops, complemented by a clean, grainy malt foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dortmunder Kronen Helles

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms a tight, white foam that clings to the glass with notable Schaumhaftung, revealing a clean, bright appearance throughout.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a subtle spicy character from noble hops, complemented by a clean, grainy malt foundation. There is no yeast expression; the profile remains composed and inviting, with soft grain notes beneath the refined hop minerality.

noble hopsgrainy maltclean, refinedsubtle spice

◐ Taste

The entry is smooth and malty, with a light, bready sweetness that frames the palate without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals the spicy hop character more distinctly, while the finish remains crisp and refreshing. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, allowing malt and spice to remain in balance.

malty entryspicy hop characterlight bodycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and dry, fading to a pleasant hop spice that lingers briefly. Refreshing and balanced, with no lingering sweetness or heaviness.

dry finishrefreshinglingering spice
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
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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