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Westheimer Helles Obergäriges

Westheimer
Germany·Ale
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Bright, filtered and pale gold with a gentle prickle, this top-fermented Helles smells fruity to floral, recalling apple and apricot. On the tongue a light fruity acidity meets a very mild hop note that faintly recalls cidre. 4.8% ABV. The family-run Westheim brewery in Marsberg, brewing since 1862, makes it with water from its own wells.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycleanfloral
fruity
clean
floral
peach
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh fruit esters—apple and apricot—mingling with delicate floral notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Westheimer Helles Obergäriges

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. A fine, persistent head forms with gentle carbonation evident throughout. The filtered presentation reveals a clean, inviting appearance characteristic of the style.

pale goldbright and clearfine headgently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh fruit esters—apple and apricot—mingling with delicate floral notes. Subtle hop character adds a whisper of complexity without overshadowing the fruity foundation. The overall impression is clean and refreshing, with no harsh phenolic or sulfur characteristics.

apple, apricotfloralclean esterssubtle hoppy

◐ Taste

A light fruity acidity enters first, creating a crisp, lively palate impression. The mid-palate remains gentle, with only a faint hop bitterness that evokes cider-like qualities rather than assertive noble-hop structure. The finish stays dry and refreshing, never heavy or cloying.

fruity aciditylight-bodiedmild bitternesscider-like

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with lingering fruity notes and a clean, dry conclusion. No astringency or metallic aftertaste—the beer fades gracefully without residual sweetness.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
Serve at 6–8°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Ale

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What is a Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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