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Wittmann Urhell

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Brauerei C. Wittmann's Urhell is a Helles with backbone — hearty and characterful, deep golden with a fine spice from the hops and enough body to feel substantial without being heavy. High carbonation keeps it bright and lively. This is a Helles that tastes like it belongs in a brewery, not just on a label.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppyspicy
malty
hoppy
spicy
mineral
clean
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, grainy malt character complemented by a subtle herbal and spicy hop signature.
also:herbal,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wittmann Urhell

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, fine-bubbled head that clings to the glass with persistent lacing. High carbonation animates the beer throughout, creating a bright, lively visual presence characteristic of a well-executed Helles.

deep goldenpersistent head lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, grainy malt character complemented by a subtle herbal and spicy hop signature. Delicate floral notes emerge alongside a mineral undertone, with no yeast esters or adjunct distractions—purely focused and traditional.

herbal hop spicegrainy maltmineral undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is malty and substantial, delivering real body without heaviness. Mid-palate unfolds with gentle honey sweetness and breadiness, balanced by a crisp, spicy hop bitterness (18 IBU) that lingers without dominating. The mineral backbone provides structure and keeps the beer from becoming soft.

malty backbonespicy hop bitehoney sweetness

◑ Finish

Clean, dry exit with lingering herbal-spice notes and a refreshing mineral quality. The carbonation drives brightness to the aftertaste, leaving no residual sweetness.

dry, crispherbal lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

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