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Meiers Helles

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Year-round house lager of the brewpub on Aegidientorplatz, brewed in the copper brewhouse in the dining room to 4.8 % ABV from an original gravity of 11.5 °P. It pours straw-yellow to golden with a white head. The nose brings sweetish grainy malt, a touch of hay and grassy, herbal hops. The palate is medium-sweet and bready, and several tasters note a bitterness firmer than usual for the style, leading into a dry finish. Served on draught and sold in one- and two-litre jugs to take away.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
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
breadymaltygrassy
bready
malty
grassy
herbal
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with sweetish, clean grainy malt that dominates the bouquet.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meiers Helles

◎ Appearance

Pours straw-yellow to golden with brilliant clarity and a crisp white head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is visible and lively, typical of a well-conditioned lager. Lacing clings to the glass with moderate persistence, marking each sip.

straw-yellow to goldenwhite headbright and clear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with sweetish, clean grainy malt that dominates the bouquet. A subtle hay note emerges alongside herbal, grassy hop character that adds freshness without aggression. The overall profile is approachable and inviting, with no harsh or vegetal edges.

grainy malt sweetnesshay, herbal hopsclean and fresh

◐ Taste

Entry is medium-sweet and notably bready, coating the palate with soft Malz character and a touch of grain-forward depth. Mid-palate reveals a firmer bitterness than typical for the style, providing structure and balance. The finish turns progressively dry, cleansing the palate with mineral-tinged crispness.

bready and maltyfirmer bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The dry finish is clean and relatively short, with the bitterness lingering gently on the back of the palate. Mineral notes persist subtly, leaving an impression of refinement rather than lingering sweetness.

drymineral notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Meiers Helles

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 Meiers Helles

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.

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