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Helles Pülleken

Brauerei C. & A. Veltins
Germany·Helles Lager
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Helles Pülleken arrived in summer 2020 in a small bottle modelled on the euro bottle of the 1970s, with a label loosely based on Veltins advertising from that decade. It is a bottom-fermented, filtered hell beer that the brewery places between its more bitter Pilsener and the malt-sweet pale lagers of Bavaria. It pours bright gold. Soft, bready malt and a fine aroma-hop note shape the nose; the palate is mild and lively, with a gentle hop touch and a clean, easy finish.

ABV
5.2%
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
breadycleanmalty
bready
clean
malty
noble hop
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, bready malt aromas that suggest fresh grain and gentle toasting.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Helles Pülleken

◎ Appearance

Helles Pülleken pours bright gold with excellent clarity and a fine, stable white head. The carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presentation characteristic of the style. Lacing clings delicately to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, bready malt aromas that suggest fresh grain and gentle toasting. A refined noble-hop character emerges in the background, offering delicate floral and herbal notes without any aggressive spice. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no fermentation byproducts or off-aromas.

bready maltnoble hopscleanfloral accent

◐ Taste

The palate enters mild and approachable, with the bready malt foundation supporting a gentle hop touch that avoids bitterness. Mid-palate remains smooth and lively, balancing subtle sweetness with a crisp drying quality. The finish is clean and easy, leaving no harsh residue or excessive sweetness.

mild sweetnessgentle hop balancecrispsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and exceptionally clean, with the beer drying to a refreshing conclusion. A light noble-hop bitterness lingers softly without dominating, allowing the malt to fade gracefully.

clean finishrefreshinglight hop lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
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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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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