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Stauder Helles Bierchen

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The Helles in the Stauder line-up carries Franconian DNA — founder Theodor Stauder brought the recipes with him from Franconia to the Ruhr in 1867. Slightly more gravity and alcohol than the Pils, softer at the front, more drinkable in the finish. Not as bread-warm as a Munich Helles, but cleaner in the malt profile.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
noble hop
Aroma
The nose is clean and malt-forward, with soft breadiness and a gentle sweetness that reflects the higher gravity compared to a standard Pils.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stauder Helles Bierchen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is bright and even, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Light catches the beer with a luminous quality typical of well-crafted Helles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and malt-forward, with soft breadiness and a gentle sweetness that reflects the higher gravity compared to a standard Pils. Noble hops provide a whisper of herbal spice and floral notes without dominating. No fruity esters or sulfur — the fermentation profile is neutral and restrained.

clean maltssoft breadinessnoble hop spicedelicate floral notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and soft, with a malty sweetness that builds gently across the mid-palate. Bready, grainy character runs throughout, balanced by a modest but refined noble-hop bitterness. The finish is crisp and clean rather than warm, with no astringency — the body sits at the fuller end of session-lager range.

smooth malty entrygrainy sweetnessrefined hop bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and measured, fading to a subtle malt sweetness without lingering heaviness. Highly drinkable, with excellent balance between softness and crispness.

dry aftertasteexcellent drinkability
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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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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