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Schanzenbräu Helles

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Elegantly malty and full-bodied, this unfiltered Helles carries a floral, fine-bitter hop aroma and a slight fruity sweetness, and it is hopped quite generously. Golden yellow in the glass, brewed from Pilsner malt with Hallertauer Tradition and Mandarina Bavaria hops at 4.9%, 11.8% original gravity and 20 IBU. Brewed in the Nuremberg-Höfen plant that opened in January 2016.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
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
maltyfloralhoppy
malty
floral
hoppy
noble hop
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral notes characteristic of Hallertauer and Mandarina Bavaria hops, presenting a refined noble-hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schanzenbräu Helles

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow hue with excellent clarity, revealing a fine and persistent white head that clings elegantly to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visual impression of refined craftsmanship typical of the unfiltered Helles style.

golden yellowbright clarityfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral notes characteristic of Hallertauer and Mandarina Bavaria hops, presenting a refined noble-hop character. Beneath the hop aromatics lies a clean, gentle malt foundation from the Pilsner base, with a subtle fruity sweetness that adds complexity without overwhelming the bouquet.

floral hopnoble-hop characterfruity sweetnessclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and notably malty, with Pilsner malt providing a soft, grainy sweetness that carries through the mid-palate. The generous hopping manifests as a restrained but present bitterness, balanced by the beer's inherent sweetness, while a crisp noble-hop bite emerges on the finish of each sip.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnessnoble-hop bitebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a clean, slightly dry exit that leaves a lingering hoppy bitterness balanced against residual malt sweetness. The aftertaste is refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

medium finishclean exithoppy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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