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Löwenbräu Original

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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
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2022
World Beer Awards
Münchner Helles
★Silver — World Beer Awards (Münchner Helles)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanbready
hoppy
clean
bready
malty
spicy hop
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt notes underpinned by a light bread character reminiscent of fresh white bread.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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