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Schneider Helles

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With Schneider Helles the family revived an old house recipe, presented as a tribute to its Lower Bavarian home. Barley malt from the Gäuboden and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Hersbrucker hops go into a wort of 11.7 °Plato; after long lagering the beer is filtered bright. Straw-yellow in the glass, it opens with floral, lemony and grassy hop notes before a gentle, grainy malt sweetness. The body is balanced and smooth, the bitterness mild and clean.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleangrassyfloral
clean
grassy
floral
noble hop
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral and citrusy noble-hop character, complemented by fresh grassy notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schneider Helles

◎ Appearance

Straw-yellow in color with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fine, persistent head forms and clings to the glass walls with delicate lacing. Carbonation is visibly present, creating a gentle effervescence throughout.

straw-yellowbright, clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and citrusy noble-hop character, complemented by fresh grassy notes. Beneath these bright aromatics lies a gentle grainy malt sweetness that anchors the profile without overwhelming. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or coarse edges.

floral hoplemon, citrusgrassysoft grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a smooth, balanced interplay of light malt sweetness and restrained hop bitterness. Mid-palate reveals the delicate grainy character of the Gäuboden barley malt, while the Hallertauer and Hersbrucker hops maintain a clean, crisp framework without aggression. The finish remains light and refreshing, with mild, lingering bitterness.

smooth, balancedmild bitternessgrain forwardcrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and extends with a subtle noble-hop dryness. A gentle malty sweetness persists into the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry, cleannoble-hop fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
86
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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