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Wolters Helles

Hofbrauhaus Wolters
Germany·Helles Lager
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Fine malt and a restrained hop bitterness set the tone in this golden Helles, rounded off by a lightly sweet finish. It is brewed bottom-fermented at low temperatures from water, barley malt and hops, with 5.3% ABV, 12.2 °P and 18 bitterness units. Slow maturation leaves it clear and gives it a pleasant carbonation.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by clean malt character—a soft, grainy sweetness with hints of bread crust.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wolters Helles

◎ Appearance

Wolters Helles presents a bright golden hue, clear and luminous in the glass. The head is dense and white, with fine Schaumkleiden that gradually recede. Carbonation is evident and persistent, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

bright goldencleardense white headwell carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by clean malt character—a soft, grainy sweetness with hints of bread crust. Noble hops provide a restrained herbal note without assertive floral complexity. The overall impression is delicate and refined, with no sharp alcohol or yeast-derived aromas.

malty grainsubtle breadnoble hop restraintclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and lightly sweet, with soft malt driving the palate. Mid-palate maintains a balanced structure—fine bitterness (18 IBU) sits quietly beneath the malt sweetness, neither aggressive nor absent. The mouthfeel is crisp and clean, with gentle bitterness building toward a dry fade.

smooth malt entryrestrained bitternesscrisp, clean palatefine balance

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with a gentle drying character. A faint lightly sweet residue lingers briefly before giving way to refreshing clarity.

soft dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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