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Tegernseer Spezial

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Tegernsee's Stärkeres Helles — a step up from the Hell in body and hopping, brewed on P13 for a fuller malt frame and firmer noble-hop presence. Still Bavarian-clean and drinkable, but with the extra character of the "Spezial" designation.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
honey
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and refined, leading with soft malt sweetness and subtle grain character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tegernseer Spezial

◎ Appearance

Spezial presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity characteristic of a well-crafted Helles. A fine white head forms with good retention, supported by crisp carbonation that maintains visual appeal throughout the drinking experience.

goldenbrilliant claritywhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and refined, leading with soft malt sweetness and subtle grain character. Clean lager yeast phenolics dominate with minimal hop aromatics, allowing the quality of the ingredients to shine through without aggressive or competing scents.

soft maltgraincleansubtle

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp with a smooth malt backbone that delivers bread-like, grainy flavors. Mid-palate shows gentle sweetness and exceptional drinkability with balanced softness, while the near-zero IBU profile maintains a clean, refreshing character without any perceivable bitterness.

cleansmoothmaltycrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with a quick fade that invites the next sip. Sauberkeit—that hallmark German brewing purity—lingers pleasantly without any harsh edges or lingering sweetness.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
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

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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.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

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