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Stuttgarter Hofbräu Käpsele

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A pale Helles brewed with an original gravity of 11.2 °P, introduced in 2016. It is light in colour and built on a subtle interplay of soft malt and a gentle hop note. Bread and fresh grain lead the aroma, joined by delicate floral and herbal touches from the hops. The palate is light and lively with a faint sweetness, and the bitterness stays mild into a clean, crisp finish.

ABV
4.7%
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
cleanbreadyfloral
clean
bready
floral
herbal
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy bread notes and fresh cereal character typical of the pale base malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stuttgarter Hofbräu Käpsele

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in colour with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and even throughout, creating a gentle effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retentionbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy bread notes and fresh cereal character typical of the pale base malt. Delicate floral and herbal inflections from noble hops provide subtle complexity without dominating. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or coarse elements.

bread, graindelicate floralsherbal hop notesclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is light and approachable, with a faint hint of malt sweetness that builds gently across the mid-palate. The bitterness remains restrained and refined, never aggressive, allowing the soft malt foundation to remain the focal point. The finish transitions smoothly into a crisp, clean conclusion.

light, livelysubtle sweetnessmild bitternessmalty foundation

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and crisp, with lingering cereal and breadiness fading gracefully. Bitterness remains measured and pleasant, supporting a clean departure.

crisp, cleandry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
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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About Helles Lager

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