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Wayfinder Hell

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🌍 United States · Helles Lager · One of 210 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

Hell is Wayfinder's Munich-style helles and has been on the list since 2017. It pours pale gold and clear with lively, brisk carbonation. The nose is floral with a soft herbal edge from noble hops, set over sweet, grainy pils malt and a light note of fresh bread. On the palate it stays light and balanced: a gentle hop bitterness holds the malt sweetness in check, and the finish is crisp and dry.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2019
Great American Beer Festival
Munich-Style Helles
★Bronze — Great American Beer Festival (Munich-Style Helles)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wayfinder Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale gold and crystal clear, with lively effervescence rising steadily through the glass. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a visibly animated pour.

pale goldcrystal clearbrisk carbonationfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft floral notes characteristic of noble hops, underscored by a gentle herbal edge. Sweet, grainy Pils malt forms the foundation, with a light fresh bread note rising from the malt profile. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without aggressive aromatics.

floralherbalgrainy maltfresh bread note

◐ Taste

Entry is light and well-balanced on the palate. A gentle hop bitterness arrives early and restrains the malt sweetness throughout the mid-palate, preventing any cloying character. The malt backbone remains soft and approachable, allowing the interplay between hop and grain to define the drinking experience.

balancedgentle bitternesssoft maltdry character

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the hop bitterness lingering cleanly without harshness. No residual sweetness remains; the beer concludes with a refreshing, thirst-quenching quality.

crispdry finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wayfinder Hell

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 Wayfinder Hell

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 flavor character as Wayfinder Hell will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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