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Schlappeseppel Helles

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Malty and sweet, light and clean: the Helles "Bayrisch Mild" gets its mild, easy-drinking taste from the yeast alone, not from a composition of malt and hops. Fermented and stored at a particularly low, constant temperature, then filtered bright. 4.8% ABV from 11% original gravity. Helles was long the staple of Bavarian breweries and grew into a major style in the post-war years.

ABV
4.8%
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Soft, inviting nose dominated by gentle malt sweetness with hints of bread crust and grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schlappeseppel Helles

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity typical of the filtered Helles style. A creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting the delicate foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldencrystal clearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Soft, inviting nose dominated by gentle malt sweetness with hints of bread crust and grain. Noble hop character is restrained, contributing a faint herbal refinement rather than assertive aromatics. The yeast works quietly in the background, allowing the malt to lead without any harsh fermentation notes.

malty sweetnesslight bread notesnoble hop characterclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Smooth, malty entry with pronounced cereal sweetness balanced by restraint rather than aggressive bitterness. The mid-palate remains soft and round, with subtle bready complexity and a light, almost mineral crispness emerging midway through. Low IBU levels (18) ensure the hop bitterness never dominates, allowing the yeast-derived smoothness to define the palate.

malty, sweetsmooth-drinkinglight, crispdelicate balance

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with gentle fade that refreshes rather than lingers. The aftertaste carries a faint grain sweetness and herbal whisper, disappearing into a neutral, thirst-quenching conclusion.

refreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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