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Hell's Gate Lager

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A helles named after the spot where the Abbey River meets the Shannon, the old approach to Limerick by water. It is honey-gold in the glass under a high white head. Specialty malt gives a bready quality with notes of honey and a touch of sweetness, noble hops round it out, and the beer drinks smooth, light and crisp with a malty finish.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
breadyhoneynoble hop
bready
honey
noble hop
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate honey notes and a gentle bready character from the specialty malts.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hell's Gate Lager

◎ Appearance

A bright honey-gold lager that presents with excellent clarity beneath a substantial white head. The foam clings well to the glass, showing fine Schaumkleiden as the beer is consumed. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a polished, refined presentation.

honey-goldbright claritypersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate honey notes and a gentle bready character from the specialty malts. Noble hops provide a subtle floral backdrop without asserting themselves aggressively. The overall bouquet is clean and approachable, with no off-aromas, reflecting careful brewing and lager fermentation.

honey notesbready maltnoble hop floralsclean, restrained

◐ Taste

The palate begins with a soft malt presence that carries notes of honey and a delicate sweetness characteristic of the style. Noble hops arrive mid-palate with moderate bitterness (18 IBU) that balances the malt without dominating. The mouthfeel remains light and smooth, drinking crisp and refreshing without any rough edges.

honey sweetnesssoft malt basebalanced bitternesslight, smooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is malty and dry, with a lingering impression of bread and honey that fades cleanly. No residual sweetness remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

malty aftertasteclean finishdry, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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