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Würzburger Hell

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Hay and apple-like nuances meet a light body in the Würzburger Hell, the bottom-fermented Helles of the Würzburg court brewery. Golden in colour, brewed Bavarian style with the brewery's own well water, local barley malt and fine Ariana aroma hops from the Hallertau, at the foot of the Marienberg Fortress, where the brewery has stood since 1882. 11.8 % original gravity, 5.1 % ABV.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
grassynoble hopfruity
grassy
noble hop
fruity
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose reveals a harmonious blend of fresh hay and ripe apple notes, underpinned by subtle noble-hop character that speaks to the Hallertauer Ariana used in the brew.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Würzburger Hell

◎ Appearance

Würzburger Hell presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively but restrained, characteristic of a well-crafted Bavarian lager. Light catches the liquid with a luminous quality befitting its name.

bright goldenclean and clearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a harmonious blend of fresh hay and ripe apple notes, underpinned by subtle noble-hop character that speaks to the Hallertauer Ariana used in the brew. A delicate malty sweetness emerges beneath, with a grainy foundation that suggests the local barley malt. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or solvent-like edges.

hay and applenoble hopsgrainy maltclean, refined

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and light-bodied, allowing the grassy, herbal notes of the Edelhopfen to lead the palate without aggression. Mid-palate develops a subtle fruitiness alongside bready malt character, while the 18 IBU provide gentle, restrained bitterness that balances rather than dominates. The mouthfeel remains smooth and crisp, with excellent drinkability throughout.

light bodygrassy hop presencebready maltrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering apple and hay notes fading gracefully into a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste. No astringency or harshness remains, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishrefreshinglingering grain
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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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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