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Pfeffer Hell Heiger Vollbier

1. Dampfbierbrauerei Zwiesel
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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 210 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

Heiger Vollbier is a second Pfeffer Hell with its own label, first brewed for the brewery's 125th anniversary and made with slightly more original gravity than the everyday Hell. The emphasis lies on a particularly aromatic hop from the Hallertau, which lays spicy, herbal and lightly floral notes over a full, round body. Barley malt from Lower Bavaria adds bread and cereal sweetness, and the beer stays mild and lively with a soft, balanced finish.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pfeffer Hell Heiger Vollbier

◎ Appearance

Pfeffer Hell Heiger Vollbier presents a pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, producing a steady stream of fine bubbles that speaks to careful conditioning. The beer catches light with an inviting, bright translucence characteristic of a well-crafted Helles.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by the distinctive Hallertau noble hop, contributing layered spice, herbal complexity, and subtle floral notes that sit elegantly above the malt foundation. Beneath the hop aromatics, soft bread and cereal notes from Lower Bavarian barley malt emerge, adding warmth and a gentle grain sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is refined and inviting, with no harsh edges or oxidative notes.

Hallertau hop spiceherbal and floralbread and cerealaromatic balance

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, round body that defies the modest 4.9% ABV, delivering satisfying malt presence and structure. The Hallertau hop character unfolds mid-palate as spicy and herbal nuance, while the barley malt contributes gentle sweetness and a biscuity, bread-like depth. Bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, lending definition without dominating, and the beer stays crisp and lively throughout.

full-bodiedspicy and herbalbread sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and clean, with the malt sweetness receding gracefully and leaving behind a faint herbal echo from the noble hop. The beer fades smoothly to dryness without any astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

soft finishherbal echoclean and dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pfeffer Hell Heiger Vollbier

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 Pfeffer Hell Heiger Vollbier

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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