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Hella Dolcita

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Peach tones from the Dolcita hop shape this helles, brewed together with Deschutes Brewery and once sold in Oregon only. Pilsner and Munich malts form the base, and the beer comes in at 4.6% ABV and 11.3 °Plato. The brewery has brought it back to Haarlem as a limited release.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
peachmaltyfruity
peach
malty
fruity
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with distinct peach notes from the Dolcita hop, offering a soft stone-fruit character that dominates without becoming cloying.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hella Dolcita

◎ Appearance

Hella Dolcita displays a bright pale golden hue characteristic of the Helles style, with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms white and dense, settling into fine lacing that clings persistently to the glass walls. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with a luminous quality that speaks to its accessible character.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinct peach notes from the Dolcita hop, offering a soft stone-fruit character that dominates without becoming cloying. Supporting this are gentle bready and malty undertones derived from the Pilsner and Munich malt base, which provide a subtle sweetness and grain foundation. The overall aromatic profile remains clean and straightforward, with no harsh edges or off-notes.

peach forwardbready maltsoft stone fruitclean and direct

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and crisp, with the peach character translating into the flavor profile as a light, fruity sweetness that frames the mid-palate. Malty, slightly bready notes provide a soft cushion and gentle grain sweetness that balances the low bitterness of just 15 IBUs. The body remains light and smooth throughout, with the finish trending toward dryness without astringency.

peach and malt harmonylight-bodiedlow bitternesscrisp entry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering peach notes fading gracefully into a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste. No harshness or oxidation mark the conclusion—instead, a gentle sweetness and malt character persist briefly before disappearing.

dry and cleanpeach fadegentle malt
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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?

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