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Arosa

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A slightly pithy citrus front end, clean yeast-led notes and a slight bitterness on the finish. Arosa is a 5.2% Helles that is hopped in the kettle and conditioned for six weeks. Its final gravity runs a little higher than most Helles, which boosts some of the citrus fruit character. It is packaged with less than 20 ppm of gluten.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
cleancitrusyyeasty
clean
citrusy
yeasty
fruity
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinctive citrus character, clean and slightly pithy, followed by gentle yeast-derived notes that speak to the beer's six-week conditioning period.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Arosa

◎ Appearance

Arosa presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, crystalline quality typical of the Helles style. The head forms readily and maintains good Schaumhaftung, laying down a fine lace on the glass as it recedes. Carbonation is lively and evenly distributed, contributing to the beer's visual freshness.

pale goldencrystalline claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinctive citrus character, clean and slightly pithy, followed by gentle yeast-derived notes that speak to the beer's six-week conditioning period. A subtle malty undertone provides foundation without dominating, while noble hop aromatics add a whisper of floral restraint. The overall impression is bright, refined, and characteristically restrained.

citrus pithclean yeastnoble hopssubtle Malz

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, clean malt foundation that carries noticeable citrus fruit character—a result of the elevated final gravity—alongside gentle bready notes. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing, with a smooth texture and continued citrus presence. A modest bitterness emerges on the finish, balancing the fruit without asserting dominance.

citrus fruitclean Malzcrisp entryrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with the citrus fruit character lingering briefly before fading into a clean, slightly bitter aftertaste. The gluten-reduced formulation does not compromise the beer's characteristic dryness or clarity.

dry finishcitrus fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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