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Leichtes Helles Schankbier

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A Bavarian Schankbier brewed to a low gravity of 7.7 degrees Plato, pale gold and light on its feet. Hallertauer Tradition and Spalter Select carry a gentle herbal and floral hop note with hints of lemon zest and meadow flowers, set over a thin cracker-like malt base. The body stays slender and the finish is dry and quick; at 18 IBU the bitterness leaves a faint grassy bite rather than hanging on.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralherbalgrassy
floral
herbal
grassy
citrusy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with gentle herbal and floral notes from Hallertauer Tradition and Spalter Select hops, evoking meadow flowers and fresh grass.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leichtes Helles Schankbier

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in the glass with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head forms thin and delicate, settling quickly to a wispy collar with modest lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence befitting the beer's light gravity.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with gentle herbal and floral notes from Hallertauer Tradition and Spalter Select hops, evoking meadow flowers and fresh grass. A subtle citrus note of lemon zest weaves through, while the malt foundation contributes a faint cracker-like sweetness without dominance. The overall profile is restrained and inviting rather than assertive.

herbalflorallemon zestmeadow flowers

◐ Taste

The palate enters lean and crisp, with the thin cracker malt providing a dry, understated backbone. Herbal and grassy hop character surfaces mid-palate with a hint of citrus brightness, building to a clean bitterness at 18 IBU that reads as a faint grassy bite. The body remains slender throughout, never becoming heavy or cloying.

drygrassylight-bodiedcitrus bite

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and clean, with the bitterness fading promptly and leaving only a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or hop residue persists.

dryquick finishrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
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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