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Stein Helles

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Schlossbrauerei Stein's Helles is a traditional Bavarian pale lager brewed with a blend of pilsner and Munich malts, offering a clean and crisp drinking experience. This golden lager is characterized by its subtle malt sweetness and noble hop bitterness, making it an ideal everyday beer.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppynoble hop
clean
hoppy
noble hop
malty
mineral
honey
Aroma
The nose is delicate and refined, showcasing subtle noble hop character balanced with gentle malt sweetness from the pilsner and Munich malt blend.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stein Helles

◎ Appearance

Stein Helles presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of traditional Bavarian lagers. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, white head that exhibits moderate retention, suggesting proper carbonation and fresh brewing practices. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, exemplifying the classic aesthetic of the Helles style.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and refined, showcasing subtle noble hop character balanced with gentle malt sweetness from the pilsner and Munich malt blend. Clean fermentation produces minimal yeast-derived esters, allowing the bread-like grain notes and light floral hop hints to shine through. The overall aromatic profile is understated yet inviting, true to the restrained Bavarian lager tradition.

noble hopsbreadmalt sweetnessclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters with smooth, balanced sweetness from the malt base, transitioning through a crisp mid-palate with grain-forward character and subtle bread notes. The noble hop bitterness provides gentle structure without assertiveness, creating a harmonious interplay between malt and hops. The finish remains refreshingly dry despite the initial sweetness, demonstrating excellent balance throughout.

smoothbalancedrefreshingcrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the hop bitterness gently fading to reveal lingering malt notes. A light, pleasant aftertaste encourages another sip, making this an ideal everyday drinking beer.

cleandrylight
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
81
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

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