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Sly Fox Helles Golden Lager

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A Bavarian-style Helles lager with soft malt sweetness, gentle Hallertau hop character and a clean, refreshing finish. Brewed for Sly Fox's famous outdoor Bock Fest — a beer that proves Pennsylvania lager brewing rivals Bavaria.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
noble hop
floral
bready
Aroma
Subtle and refined, with soft Hallertau hop character presenting gentle noble hop spice and herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sly Fox Helles Golden Lager

◎ Appearance

Brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity, characteristic of a true Helles lager. A delicate white head forms with fine carbonation bubbles that persist steadily. The effervescent nature is immediately evident, suggesting proper conditioning and crisp drinkability.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbright

◌ Aroma

Subtle and refined, with soft Hallertau hop character presenting gentle noble hop spice and herbal notes. Clean malt backbone reveals delicate bread and grain aromatics without aggressive yeast esters. The nose is restrained and elegant, inviting further exploration rather than demanding attention.

noble hopssoft maltbreadclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle malt sweetness balanced by crisp, clean flavors that immediately engage the taste buds. Mid-palate showcases grain and bread characteristics with light body and smooth texture, while restrained bitterness (16 IBU) provides subtle balance without assertiveness. The overall impression is refreshing and approachable, never cloying or heavy.

maltycrispbalancedlight-bodied

◑ Finish

A dry, clean finish that lingers briefly with residual grain sweetness fading gracefully. The aftertaste is refreshing and thirst-quenching, leaving a pleasant impression without bitter harshness.

dryclean finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, malty, sweet character as Sly Fox Helles Golden Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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