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Leizarraga

Saltus Brewing Koop.
Spain·Helles Lager
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The brewery calls it the new house lager: a Helles made entirely from local raw materials, combining malts from Álava with Navarrese hops from the Queen Country Hop Farm. Its low strength is the reason it comes in the larger bottle. Brewed gluten-free.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Soft, grainy maltiness dominates the nose, with gentle bread-like notes from the Álava malts.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leizarraga

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with modest persistence, leaving a delicate trail of lacing as you drink. Light body and low alcohol are evident in the glass.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationmodest head retention

◌ Aroma

Soft, grainy maltiness dominates the nose, with gentle bread-like notes from the Álava malts. Navarrese hops contribute a whisper of herbal and floral character without assertiveness, allowing the clean, bready foundation to remain central.

grainy maltinessbread notesherbal hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft malt sweetness balanced by light cereal and bready flavors. Low bitterness (18 IBU) remains understated, allowing the smooth, refreshing character to dominate. The finish is crisp and clean, with minimal hop bite, making this highly drinkable.

malt-forwardlight bitternesssmooth-drinkingcrisp finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, dry conclusion. The aftertaste fades gently with residual malt sweetness and a whisper of bread.

cleandry
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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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