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Tramdepot Helles

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🌍 Switzerland · Helles Lager · One of 148 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

Bern's most iconic craft lager — brewed in the heart of Switzerland's capital since 1998. 'Bright golden yellow, sparkling, with a light fruity hops flavour.' 12° original wort. Unfiltered and without chemical additives. Enjoyed on the sun terrace with views of the Berner Altstadt, the Aare, and the Alps beyond.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tramdepot Helles

Appearance

Bright golden-yellow hue with excellent transparency and fine carbonation evident throughout. A delicate white head forms and maintains a thin layer of lacing on the glass. The unfiltered character remains visually clean despite the absence of processing additives.

bright goldenfine carbonationlight foam

Aroma

Noble hop character dominates the nose, expressing subtle citrus and light fruity notes without aggression. A gentle malty undertone provides structure, with a faint biscuit sweetness in the background. The overall profile is restrained and refined, inviting rather than assertive.

noble hopscitruslight fruitbiscuit malt

Taste

The palate opens with crisp malt sweetness and clean grain character that grounds the beer immediately. A balanced but understated hop bitterness develops in the mid-palate, contributing herbal and slightly citric notes without overpowering the malty foundation. The finish dries moderately, leaving a fresh, grain-forward impression.

crisp maltclean grainbalanced bitterness

Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with lingering malt sweetness that fades to a gentle noble hop dryness. The overall sensation is light and sessionable, encouraging another sip.

dry finishrefreshingmalty lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tramdepot Helles

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Tramdepot Helles

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.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, malty, clean character as Tramdepot Helles will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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