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Meckatzer Hell

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A Bavarian-style Helles that the brewery brought back into its range in 2017 after a long break. It is bright and pale with stable foam, round and slender on the palate, lightly spicy and with only a restrained hop note; bitterness stays low at 15 units. Tettnang aroma hops and pale malts from Upper Swabian summer barley are used, fermentation runs cold with the house yeast, and the beer then conditions for more than four weeks. Original gravity is 11.5 °P.

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
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a delicate herbal note from Tettnang aroma hops, accompanied by a subtle spice character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meckatzer Hell

◎ Appearance

Meckatzer Hell presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings persistently to the glass. The carbonation is refined and even, creating a fine bead that sustains stable foam throughout the drinking experience. The beer's luminous appearance is characteristic of its Bavarian style.

pale goldenbright and clearstable white foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a delicate herbal note from Tettnang aroma hops, accompanied by a subtle spice character. Pale malts from Upper Swabian summer barley contribute a light, clean cereal quality without heaviness. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and elegant, allowing individual elements to emerge without domination.

herbal hop characterlight spiceclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate is round and slender, entering with a gentle sweetness from the 11.5 °P original gravity before moving into a well-integrated body. Hop bitterness remains appropriately low at 15 IBU, creating a balanced backdrop rather than a focal point. The finish is dry and clean, with the spicy hop character lingering gently without aggressive notes.

round mouthfeellow bitternessbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a restrained dry quality that invites another sip. Aftertaste fades smoothly to leave only a whisper of herb and clean malt.

crisp, dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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