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Leikeim Hell

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Finely malty Helles Lager: light malts, restrained hopping and long storage give it its gentle character. Bottom-fermented and brewed clear, with 4.9% ABV from 11.4% original gravity. Leikeim also offers it in the Handfass, a keg format the brewery says it invented; the family brewery sits in Altenkunstadt.

ABV
4.9%
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Delicate malty character dominates the nose, with soft biscuit and light bread notes emerging from quality pilsner malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leikeim Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, achieved through careful bottom fermentation and extended lagering. Fine, persistent white head forms quickly and clings to the glass walls with crisp definition. Bright carbonation rises steadily through the body, maintaining a lively, inviting presentation.

pale goldcrystal clearfine head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Delicate malty character dominates the nose, with soft biscuit and light bread notes emerging from quality pilsner malt. Noble hop presence remains restrained and refined, contributing subtle herbal and mineral undertones that accent rather than dominate. No fruity esters or yeast-derived character—the extended storage has mellowed the profile into clean, harmonious simplicity.

soft maltnoble hopsbiscuit notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Smooth, malty entry with gentle sweetness from well-rounded pilsner malt character—no harsh edges or roughness. Mid-palate develops a light, grainy breadiness without cloying weight; restrained hopping delivers fine bitterness that arrives late and fades cleanly. Overall impression is of balance and restraint: malt forward, but never heavy or dull.

malt-forwardgentle sweetnessclean bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

Crisp, dry finish with lingering malty undertone that fades quickly. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no residual sweetness or bitter overhang.

dryrefreshingshort-to-medium finish
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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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.

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