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Hirschgarten

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Graham cracker, a hint of honey and a toasty edge carry this 5.5% helles lager. It belongs to the lager line with which Outer Range of Frisco, Colorado, brings Bavarian brewing precision from the Alps to the Rockies, brewed in open view of the taproom.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastybreadyhoney
toasty
bready
honey
malty
clean
Aroma
Graham cracker and toasted grain dominate the nose, with a gentle honey sweetness emerging beneath.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hirschgarten

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue, bright and clear with excellent transparency. A modest white head forms on the pour and recedes steadily, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles throughout the body.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Graham cracker and toasted grain dominate the nose, with a gentle honey sweetness emerging beneath. Noble hops contribute a subtle herbal undertone that does not overpower. The overall impression is clean and restrained, characteristic of Bavarian lager restraint.

toasted malthoney notesnoble hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt sweetness and a distinct toasted biscuit character. Mid-palate reveals a mellow honey note balanced by light, crisp bitterness from noble Edelhopfen. The finish is clean and smooth, with residual malt structure providing gentle depth without heaviness.

bready, toastyhoney sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A crisp, refreshing conclusion with lingering grain and subtle honey notes. The aftertaste remains dry and clean, inviting another sip.

crisp finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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

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

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