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Modern Helles

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A cold-fermented lager in the Bavarian Helles tradition with the hopping edged up slightly. Mandarina Bavaria brings a little floral and citrus character, tangerine above all, on top of a balanced malt base and a very clean fermentation. Hop and malt are kept subtle so that the fresh, bready note of the lager yeast comes through. The aroma shows citrus and light malt, the palate is crisp, and the finish clean. Drinkers add fresh-cut grass and a gentle maltiness.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2017
Scottish Beer Awards
Best Lager or Pilsner
★Gold — Scottish Beer Awards (Best Lager or Pilsner)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanbready
citrusy
clean
bready
grassy
malty
floral
Aroma
Clean, inviting nose led by bright tangerine and citrus notes from the Mandarina Bavaria hop, with gentle floral undertones.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Modern Helles

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in fine lacing, demonstrating good foam stability typical of a well-crafted lager.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean, inviting nose led by bright tangerine and citrus notes from the Mandarina Bavaria hop, with gentle floral undertones. Supporting the hop character is a soft, bready malt foundation and the hallmark fresh yeast character of a cold-fermented lager, all kept in restrained balance.

tangerine, citrusfloral hopfresh, bready yeastrestrained, clean

◐ Taste

Crisp, dry palate with a delicate malt sweetness that grounds the subtle citrus and herbal hop notes. The bitterness is integrated rather than assertive, allowing the fresh grain character and fermentation cleanliness to shine through without dominating.

crisp, drycitrus, herbalgentle bitternessclean fermentation

◑ Finish

Clean, refreshing finish with a whisper of fresh-cut grass and soft maltiness lingering gently on the palate. The aftertaste remains dry and uncluttered, leaving no heavy residue.

clean, drygrassy, grainy notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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

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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