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KUEHN Hell

Kuehn Kunz Rosen
Germany·Helles Lager
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A classic Helles from Mainz. A sweetish malt body leads while the bitterness stays in the background. Brewed at 4.7% ABV and 10 IBU from just water, barley malt, hops and yeast. It is one of the core beers of Kuehn Kunz Rosen, who brew in the historic Altes Rohrlager in Mainz and keep everything from milling to filling in their own hands.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild10 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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is clean and inviting, dominated by soft malt notes with a light bready sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for KUEHN Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with gentle retention, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. Carbonation is lively and evenly distributed, creating a dynamic visual presence.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and inviting, dominated by soft malt notes with a light bready sweetness. Noble hops provide a gentle, understated floral backdrop without assertiveness. A whisper of yeast character adds freshness without any rough edges.

soft maltlight breaddelicate floralclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate leads with a sweetish, fully malty foundation that feels smooth and approachable from the first sip. Bitterness remains gracefully restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the malt's gentle sweetness to dominate the mid-palate. The finish is dry and clean, with no residual harshness or astringency.

malty sweetnesssmooth-drinkinglow bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and refreshing, with the malt's subtle sweetness fading quickly to a dry, clean conclusion. A light, thirst-quenching quality lingers without heaviness.

dryrefreshingclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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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What is a Helles Lager?

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