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Welde Citra Helles

Welde Braumanufaktur
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🌍 Germany · Dry-Hopped Lager · One of 18 Dry-Hopped Lagers in hopIQ

A modern take on the Helles from Welde's craft line, dry-hopped with the American aroma hop Citra. According to the brewery, fresh notes of lemon and lime dominate the first sip, while the body shows a sweet flavour reminiscent of wild honey before a subtly bitter finish. It no longer has a page on the brewery's website, but it is poured on draught at the Welde Brauhaus in Schwetzingen and bottles still reach specialist retailers.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dry-Hopped Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
honey
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Welde Citra Helles

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue characteristic of the Helles style, with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fine, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing, while steady carbonation leaves a trail of small bubbles in the body.

pale goldenclear, brightfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The dry-hopping with Citra brings forward zesty citrus notes of lemon and lime that dominate the nose immediately. Beneath the hop character lies a delicate, grainy malt foundation with soft, honey-like sweetness that suggests wildflower and gentle floral undertones.

lemon, lime zesthoney, floralclean grainfresh aroma hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus acidity that echoes the aromatic promise of Citra. A soft, slightly sweet malt body develops reminiscent of wildflower honey, before a restrained bitterness (22 IBU) emerges to balance and dry the finish without harshness.

citrus-forwardhoney sweetnessdelicate maltsubtle bitter finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the hop bitterness lingering gently alongside fading citrus notes. A light, crisp aftertaste invites another sip without becoming cloying.

dry, crispmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Welde Citra Helles

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 Welde Citra Helles

About Dry-Hopped Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dry-Hopped Lager?

Dry-Hopped 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 Dry-Hopped Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, honey, sweet character as Welde Citra Helles will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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