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Störtebeker Nordisch-Hell

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A traditional Helles interpreted with a Northern German accent — organic, ausgewogen-frisch with an elegant hop note. Störtebeker's newest core beer, brewed to honour the Baltic heritage.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
mineral
herbal
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is clean and refined, leading with subtle organic grain notes and fresh bread crust.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Störtebeker Nordisch-Hell

◎ Appearance

A brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity characteristic of the Helles style. The beer presents a fine, persistent white head with good retention, topped by a lively stream of fine carbonation bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and refined, leading with subtle organic grain notes and fresh bread crust. A delicate, elegant hop character emerges in the background, adding a gentle floral lift without dominating the malt-forward bouquet.

fresh grainbread crustelegant hopsorganic

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing with a light, clean malty backbone of bread and cereal notes. The mid-palate remains smooth and balanced, with the modest 18 IBU providing a gentle, dry bittering that never overwhelms the delicate grain character.

crispclean maltsmoothdry

◑ Finish

A dry, clean finish with minimal aftertaste allows the beer's refreshing nature to shine through. The carbonation lingers pleasantly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

drycleancrisp finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
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

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.

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