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Horst Hell

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A Helles brewed to an old house recipe, on Vienna and pilsner malt, hopped with Perle and Hallertauer Tradition. Fresh and light, with a mild malt aroma and a restrained hop note. 4.8 percent.

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
maltynoble hophoppy
malty
noble hop
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, restrained malt notes—gentle breadiness and a touch of corn sweetness from the Vienna and pilsner base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Horst Hell

◎ Appearance

Horst Hell presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, transparent body. The head forms quickly and dissipates to a thin, persistent collar with good lacing along the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, lending a gentle liveliness to the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, restrained malt notes—gentle breadiness and a touch of corn sweetness from the Vienna and pilsner base. Noble hop varieties (Perle and Hallertauer Tradition) contribute a delicate herbal and floral whisper without assertiveness. Yeast remains neutral and inconspicuous, allowing the malt character to breathe.

mild grainnoble hopssoft floralclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and slightly sweet, with straightforward malt flavors—bread crust and a hint of grainy minerality. The mid-palate remains smooth and light, with restrained Edelhopfen bitterness adding gentle structure rather than bite. Finish is crisp and dry, the refreshing character defining the overall drinking experience.

soft malt entryrestrained bitternesscrisp finishsmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately short, leaving a faint herbal note and lingering dryness. The finish remains refreshing without astringency, encouraging another sip.

dry aftertasteclean closure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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