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La Rúa Helles

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A Helles lager from La Rúa Brewery in Albelda de Iregua, La Rioja. It is one of the newer beers in the range, arriving together with the Tripel after Lupus, Mercury and Babylon.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
A clean, straightforward nose with soft malt character dominating the profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Rúa Helles

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting visual presence. A fine white head forms readily and maintains good retention, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, supporting the crisp visual impression.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

A clean, straightforward nose with soft malt character dominating the profile. Subtle noble hop notes emerge gently, contributing a light herbal and floral undertone without asserting themselves. The overall impression is refreshing and approachable, with no yeast-driven or fruity complications.

soft maltdelicate noble hopsclean, directherbally subtle

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, bready malt sweetness that carries a smooth, grainy quality through the mid-palate. Restrained bitterness arrives late and remains gentle, never harsh. The finish is crisp and clean, with the refreshing character promising another sip rather than lingering sweetness.

light bready maltgrainy smoothrestrained bitternessclean crisp

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and dry, leaving only a whisper of malt grain and the faintest hop resin on the palate. A genuine thirst-quenching quality dominates, positioning this beer as an ideal session lager.

dry, briefthirst-quenching
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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