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Korev

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Delicate, herbal and honeyed in the aroma, this lager drinks crisp, clean and fresh, with subtle bitterness and gentle floral notes. Saaz, Hersbrucker and Magnum hops sit on a pale, platinum-gold body brewed with as much Cornish-grown barley as the brewery can get. The Helles-style lager runs at 4.8% and took gold at the SIBA South West awards in 2016.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2016
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West)
Small Pack – Premium Lager & Pilsners (4.5-5.9%)
Bronze · 2022
World Beer Awards
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West) (Small Pack – Premium Lager & Pilsners (4.5-5.9%))
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanherbalnoble hop
clean
herbal
noble hop
honey
floral
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate herbal and floral notes from Saaz and Hersbrucker hops, supported by a soft honeyed sweetness from the pale Malz foundation.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Korev

◎ Appearance

Korev presents a pale, platinum-gold body with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms readily and holds with gentle persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible and lively, typical of a well-conditioned lager.

pale platinum-goldcrystal clearfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate herbal and floral notes from Saaz and Hersbrucker hops, supported by a soft honeyed sweetness from the pale Malz foundation. A subtle noble-hop character runs throughout, clean and inviting, with no harsh alcohol or yeast-derived esters. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, characteristic of the Helles tradition.

delicate herbshoneyed sweetnessnoble hopsfloral and clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with a gently bready and lightly malty core that balances the subtle bittering from Magnum and noble hops. Mid-palate reveals soft floral notes and a hint of honey, while the bitterness remains measured at 25 IBU—enough to provide structure without dominance. The finish is dry and clean, with the herbal and noble-hop character lingering softly.

crisp and cleansubtle bitternessgentle malt baseherbal finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, leaving behind a dry, slightly herbal impression and a whisper of noble-hop resin. No residual sweetness or heaviness remains.

dry aftertasteherbal notesclean close
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
79
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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