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Weitra Das Helle

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Strong malt aromas meet fresh, fruity hop notes and a scent of honey. The first sip is refreshing with gently dosed carbonation, the body soft and balanced, and a light sweetness plays against a mild bitterness. Brewed from Waldviertel pilsner and Cara hell malt, fermented in open vats and matured cold for a long time, this bright golden lager is a local take on the Märzen type.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyfruityhoney
malty
fruity
honey
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced Malz character—toasted grain and a subtle honey sweetness—layered beneath fresh, herbaceous Edelhopfen notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weitra Das Helle

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, creating a delicate bead that rises steadily through the glass. Lacing clings evenly to the side of the glass, indicating good protein structure and head retention.

bright goldenfine carbonationpersistent headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced Malz character—toasted grain and a subtle honey sweetness—layered beneath fresh, herbaceous Edelhopfen notes. Fruity undertones emerge, suggesting stone fruit or gentle citrus, while the overall impression remains delicate and well-balanced. No yeast-driven phenolics; the fermentation profile stays clean and restrained.

strong malt presencefresh hop noteshoney sweetnessfruity undertones

◐ Taste

Entry is refreshing and soft-bodied, with a light malt sweetness that unfolds across the mid-palate without heaviness. The bitterness is mild and measured at 23 IBU, arriving late and fading quickly rather than dominating. A gentle interplay between honey-touched Malz character and crisp hop bitterness sustains interest through the palate.

soft bodybalanced sweetnessmild bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and slightly dry, with the malt sweetness receding to reveal a faint herbal bitterness. The aftertaste remains pleasant and unobtrusive, inviting another sip without lingering harshness.

clean finishlight dryherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
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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