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Pillars Helles

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Malty and smooth with a hint of honey, this traditional golden Munich Helles is full-bodied yet clean. It uses German noble hops, clocks in at 4.8% and is gluten-free and vegan. The brewery sends it out as one of its four core lagers from Walthamstow, East London, next to the Simcoe-driven Original Pale.

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
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
honey
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with noble hop character—delicate and refined—complemented by soft malt undertones with a subtle honey sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pillars Helles

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue characteristic of a traditional Munich Helles, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating subtle effervescence and crisp lacing that clings to the glass.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with noble hop character—delicate and refined—complemented by soft malt undertones with a subtle honey sweetness. The overall impression is clean and restrained, inviting rather than assertive, with no phenolic or yeast-driven notes interfering.

German noble hopssoft malthoney notesclean, restrained

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry with a malty, slightly sweet foundation that recalls fresh bread and honey. The mid-palate remains smooth and clean, with noble hop bitterness providing gentle balance without dominating. The finish is crisp and refreshing, leaving no harsh edges.

malty sweetnessnoble hop balancebread and honeysmooth, clean

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and comparatively brief, with a light, lingering bitterness from the noble hops. The palate dries cleanly without astringency, inviting another sip.

dry, briefnoble hop bitternessclean, inviting
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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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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