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Glocken Hell

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Glocken Hell leads with malt and ends slightly bitter and herb. Vereinsbrauerei Apolda calls it a typical Thuringian Helles: moderately hopped, 4.5 % ABV, and the ideal drink for a hearty Thuringian Rostbratwurst. Its water comes from the Finne ridge, and in 2026 the DLG awarded it gold. Serve it at 8 °C.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyherbalhoppy
malty
herbal
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with clean malt character—soft bread grain and subtle cereal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Glocken Hell

◎ Appearance

Glocken Hell presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and visible, creating a delicate bead that sustains throughout the pour.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean malt character—soft bread grain and subtle cereal notes. Noble hops emerge in the mid-ground, offering gentle herbal and slightly floral impressions without assertiveness. The overall profile is restrained and harmonious, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolic notes.

clean maltnoble hopsherbal notesbread grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-forward, delivering bready sweetness that defines the palate. The mid-section remains light and refreshing, with crisp attenuation preventing any cloying sensation. A subtle herbal bitterness emerges in the backdrop, arriving just as the sweetness recedes, creating balance without harshness.

malty entrybready sweetnessherbal bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering herbal notes that fade gracefully. Aftertaste is light and refreshing, leaving no residual impression.

dryherbal faderefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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