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Rittmayer Hell

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Malty fruit notes with a subtly hoppy finish; the nose carries light malt aromas. A pale Vollbier with Franconian roots, brewed by the family brewery in Hallerndorf with Hallertau aroma hops and barley malt, golden and sparkling with a full malt body. Its roots go back to 1422, when the brewhouse was granted a coat of arms for its beer.

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
maltyfruitynoble hop
malty
fruity
noble hop
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt character—bread crust and light grain sweetness—underpinned by delicate fruit esters that hint at ripe apple and subtle stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rittmayer Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of the Helles style. The head is dense and persistent, with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Vigorous carbonation creates a lively sparkle throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt character—bread crust and light grain sweetness—underpinned by delicate fruit esters that hint at ripe apple and subtle stone fruit. Noble hops contribute a restrained herbal and floral backdrop without dominating, creating a balanced and inviting bouquet.

malt breadlight fruit estersnoble hopsfloral notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, malty sweetness that fills the mouth without cloying. Mid-palate reveals bready grain notes and soft fruit character, while a gentle noble hop bitterness emerges to provide definition. The body is rounded and smooth, with clean fermentation throughout and a crisp mineral undertone.

malty sweetnessbread grainsoft fruitclean crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering malt notes and a subtle hoppy dryness. Aftertaste remains clean and slightly mineral, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering maltrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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?

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