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Crisp and dry with a gentle herbal edge, this Helles runs from smooth, mellow malt into a clean bitterness. It was created by Marvin, the brewery's Bavarian Master Brewer, in the tradition of Munich, and a long rest in tank is what gives it that clean finish. Only barley malt goes in. Brewed in Bristol at 4.7% ABV, easy drinking and vegan.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanherbalmalty
clean
herbal
malty
bready
Aroma
Clean, delicate nose with soft malt tones at the fore.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Today

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright, luminous character. A fine white head forms and maintains stable lacing throughout the glass. Carbonation is present but restrained, appropriate to the style.

pale goldenbrilliant claritystable head

◌ Aroma

Clean, delicate nose with soft malt tones at the fore. Gentle herbal and floral notes emerge from restrained noble hop use, while a faint mineral undertone suggests the careful lagering process. No yeast-derived esters or sulfur compounds.

soft maltgentle herbal edgemineral undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and mellow with a grainy, slightly sweet malt foundation. The mid-palate remains dry and clean, allowing the herbal character to develop gently. Bitterness arrives as a measured, subtle finish rather than an aggressive bite, well-integrated and never harsh.

smooth malt baseclean, dry palategentle bitterness

◑ Finish

Crisp and dry with no lingering sweetness. The herbal and mineral notes fade quickly, leaving a refreshing, thirst-quenching quality that invites the next sip.

clean finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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?

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.

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