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Tannhäuser Gate

Pomona Island Brew Co
United Kingdom·Helles Lager
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Tannhäuser Gate is the Helles in the permanent range, a clear golden lager brewed in Salford. Reviewers describe a malt-led nose with fresh bread and a little grain sweetness, a touch of lemon, and hops that stay in the background until a crisp, lightly spicy finish. The body is soft and medium-weight, the bitterness modest. The brewery's own text is a film parody without tasting notes, so this description rests on several matching drinkers' accounts.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
maltybreadyspicy
malty
bready
spicy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh bread and soft grain sweetness, characteristic of a malt-forward Helles.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tannhäuser Gate

◎ Appearance

A clear golden lager with bright, pale straw hues and excellent transparency. The head forms a fine white collar with moderate retention and delicate lacing. Carbonation appears well-integrated, delivering a gentle sparkle without aggressive effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh bread and soft grain sweetness, characteristic of a malt-forward Helles. A whisper of lemon zest adds subtle brightness and lift. Noble hops remain restrained in the background, supporting rather than dominating the aromatic profile.

fresh breadgrain sweetnesslemon zestsubtle hop support

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and approachable, with a medium body that feels light on the tongue. Malt provides the foundation—gentle sweetness and bready character—while modest bitterness arrives mid-palate without aggression. The finish turns crisp and lightly spicy, with a clean drying sensation.

soft maltmodest bitternesscrisp finishlightly spicy

◑ Finish

A clean, dry departure with lingering spice notes and a mineral-like dryness on the palate. The aftertaste remains brief and refreshing, inviting another sip.

drycrisprefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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