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Good As Hell

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Golden and crisp: malt sweetness meets a light bitterness and floral notes from Liberty and Tettnang hops. Side fact: the brewery sees the Helles style as a masterclass in restraint and drinkability, and this one is certified gluten free. A premium helles lager from Yorkshire, made for the simple things in life.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral 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
floralmaltyclean
floral
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose presents a delicate floral character from Liberty and Tettnang hops, layered with soft, grainy Malz sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Good As Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fine, persistent head forms with good retention and tight lacing down the glass. The carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual impression.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine head retentioncrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a delicate floral character from Liberty and Tettnang hops, layered with soft, grainy Malz sweetness. A subtle herbal and slightly citric note emerges on closer inspection, while the overall impression remains clean and restrained—typical of a well-crafted Helles.

floral Edelhopfensoft malt sweetnessherbal, citric notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a refined malt backbone and light biscuit character, followed by a gentle floral hop bitterness that builds gradually across the mid-palate. The 18 IBU sits perfectly in balance, never aggressive, allowing the clean, slightly grainy finish to dominate. Minerality adds definition without harshness.

balanced bitternessbready maltcrisp, cleanmineral edge

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with lingering floral and subtle grain notes fading smoothly. Short to medium length, leaving the palate cleansed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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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