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Helles Glen

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A 5.2% lager that the brewery calls its new world pilsner, hopped with Saaz and Citra. Floral and citrus aromas lead to a balanced, malty flavour, rounded off by a dry, crisp finish. Saaz contributes a herbal, lightly spicy note and Citra the lemon and lime side. The published text puts the weight on malt and balance and does not mention bitterness.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Keg Premium Lager (4.5% to 6.4%)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Keg Premium Lager (4.5% to 6.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusymaltyfloral
citrusy
malty
floral
herbal
clean
spicy hop
Aroma
The nose opens with floral and herbal notes from Saaz, layered with bright citrus—lemon and lime—contributed by Citra.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Helles Glen

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustain the foam throughout the drinking experience.

pale straw yellowbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with floral and herbal notes from Saaz, layered with bright citrus—lemon and lime—contributed by Citra. Beneath these hop-driven aromatics sits a clean, understated malt foundation that provides sweetness without dominating, and a note of spice that adds complexity to the overall bouquet.

floral and herballemon, lime citrussubtle malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate emphasizes balance between a delicate malt backbone and the interplay of noble and modern hop character. Saaz delivers herbaceous and gently spicy notes, while Citra contributes crisp citrus notes. Bitterness is restrained and well-integrated, supporting the overall structure without asserting dominance, allowing the malt's soft, grainy character to remain the primary voice.

malt-forward balanceherbal spicerestrained bitternesscrisp citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with the bitterness fading cleanly to leave a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or harshness remains; the overall impression is of clarity and dryness.

dry finishcrisp and clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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