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Róc Helles

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A golden lager after the Bavarian Helles. It is crystal clear and pours with a large, fluffy white head. German noble hops give a quiet floral and spicy aroma over a clean malt background. The palate is smooth and even: light malt sweetness first, then a restrained bitterness that lets the grain stay in view. It finishes crisp. The hop character is deliberately subtle, in keeping with the style.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
floral
spicy hop
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a clean malt foundation with restrained floral and spicy notes from German noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Róc Helles

◎ Appearance

Róc Helles presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and transparency. A large, fluffy white head rises from the pour and displays stable retention over the glass. The beer shows fine, persistent carbonation throughout.

bright goldencrystal clearfluffy white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a clean malt foundation with restrained floral and spicy notes from German noble hops. The aromatic profile is deliberately subtle, allowing the delicate grain character to remain the focal point. No yeast or adjunct notes interfere with the classic Helles expression.

noble hopsfloral, spicyclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry presents light malt sweetness that establishes a gentle foundation on the palate. The mid-palate remains smooth and even, with restrained bitterness (21 IBU) that integrates seamlessly rather than dominates. Grain character stays prominent throughout, preventing any harsh edges.

light malt sweetnessrestrained bitternesssmooth, even

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with the grain character persisting into a dry conclusion. Bitterness fades quickly, leaving a refreshing, mineral-like aftertaste.

crisp, drygrain-forward finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
85
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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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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