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Tivoli Helles Lager

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A German-style Helles with a malty character, made entirely from imported German ingredients and brewed at 5.1% ABV. It revives a piece of Colorado beer history under the Tivoli name, and it has been part of the lineup since the brand's 2012 revival. The Tivoli name goes back to Denver in 1859; the original brewery closed in 1969.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy Malz character—a gentle sweetness without cloying heaviness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tivoli Helles Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, building a fine lace pattern down the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, suggesting a well-conditioned beer.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy Malz character—a gentle sweetness without cloying heaviness. Noble hops contribute a restrained, herbal undertone that complements rather than dominates. There is an overall cleanliness to the aroma, with no off-notes, allowing the imported German ingredients to speak clearly.

grainy Malzsoft sweetnessnoble hop backboneclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, slightly sweet Malz entry that unfolds into a smooth, bready mid-section. Bitterness is gentle and integrated (18 IBU), never sharp, allowing the malt's subtle depth to remain the focal point. The beer drinks effortlessly, with a crisp, refreshing quality that invites the next sip without fatigue.

malty foundationsmooth texturelow bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, fading gracefully without lingering astringency. A whisper of grain sweetness persists briefly, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for food or another pour.

dry, cleanbrief grain memory
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
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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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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