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Geselle auf der Walz

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The name refers to the journeyman years of German craftsmen, who travel after their apprenticeship to learn elsewhere. The beer is a pale yellow, brilliantly clear lager with a fine white head. It tastes light and fresh, mildly spicy, with a pleasant but restrained bitterness from gentle hopping. At an original gravity of 11.3 % it sits at the pale, mild end of the Paderborner range.

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
spicycleanbready
spicy
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and inviting, with soft Malz character providing a light, grainy foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Geselle auf der Walz

◎ Appearance

A pale yellow lager of brilliant clarity, displaying the hallmark transparency of a well-executed Helles. The fine white head settles into a delicate lace that clings to the glass with gentle persistence. Carbonation is evident and lively, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

pale yellowbrilliantly clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and inviting, with soft Malz character providing a light, grainy foundation. Noble hop varieties contribute a gentle, mildly spicy aromatic quality that remains in the background. There is no aggressive or assertive character—the overall impression is one of balance and subtlety.

soft maltmild spicenoble hopsdelicate

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, light malt sweetness before developing a mildly spicy hop character mid-palate. The bitterness remains restrained and pleasant, never dominating but providing sufficient structure to frame the beer's crisp, refreshing quality. The body is lean and elegant, allowing the subtle flavors to remain distinct.

light malt sweetnessrestrained bitternessspicy hopcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the pleasant bitterness lingering briefly before fading cleanly. A light, grainy maltiness persists in the aftertaste without heaviness.

dryclean fadegrainy echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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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