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Löwenbräu Original

Löwenbräu
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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 219 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

Löwenbräu Original is the brewery's Munich pale lager, bottom-fermented and brewed from barley malt and hops to an original gravity of 11.8 degrees Plato. It pours a clear, strong golden yellow under a fine-bubbled, compact head. The palate opens with a light trace of malt, grain and soft bread, followed by a clean, fresh spiciness from the hops and a mild, gently drying bitterness. The finish stays short and crisp, with a faint herbal note.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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AWARDS

Silver · 2022
World Beer Awards
Münchner Helles
★Silver — World Beer Awards (Münchner Helles)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
spicy hop
herbal
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Löwenbräu Original

◎ Appearance

Löwenbräu Original presents a clear, bright golden-yellow hue with excellent transparency. A fine-bubbled, compact head forms and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving a delicate lacing pattern as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is evident and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's lively visual character.

bright golden yellowfine white headexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt notes underpinned by a light bread character reminiscent of fresh white bread. Noble hops contribute a clean, herbal spiciness with subtle floral undertones, while the overall aroma remains restrained and well-balanced, characteristic of a traditional Munich pale lager.

soft maltbread grainherbal hopsclean and fresh

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and malt-forward, with gentle bread and grain flavors establishing the foundation. Mid-palate reveals a crisp, dry hop character with spicy, herbal notes that provide structure without aggression. A mild bitterness emerges in the mid-to-late palate, remaining refined and integrated rather than prominent, allowing the malt sweetness and hop spice to coexist harmoniously.

crisp maltspicy hopsclean bitternessbalanced dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and crisp, with the bitterness fading quickly into a faint herbal note. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, leaving minimal residual sweetness and inviting another sip.

short and crispherbal faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Löwenbräu Original

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Löwenbräu Original

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, hoppy, clean character as Löwenbräu Original will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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