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Alman's Helles

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A golden Helles that is round, floral and slightly sweet. The brewery calls it a traditional Helles, clean and smooth, and an ode to its surroundings. The hops come exclusively and directly from hop farmer Matthias Siebler in the Hallertau. A Yankee & Kraut beer from Ingolstadt, Bavaria, at 5.2% ABV, and it is poured at the taproom Zwølf in Ingolstadt.

ABV
5.2%
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
cleanfloralnoble hop
clean
floral
noble hop
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, delicate floral notes from the noble Hallertau hops, accompanied by subtle herbaceous undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alman's Helles

◎ Appearance

Alman's Helles presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the style, with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms a fine, persistent white foam that clings to the glass with good adhesion. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, delicate floral notes from the noble Hallertau hops, accompanied by subtle herbaceous undertones. A light, soft malt backdrop emerges beneath, contributing gentle grainy and slightly sweet impressions without dominance. The overall profile is refined and approachable, with no harsh or oxidative character.

floral hop aromaticsnoble Hallertausoft grain notesclean and subtle

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and round, with a gentle sweetness that reflects careful malt selection and balance. Mid-palate reveals the characteristic noble-hop signature—refined, slightly herbal, and moderately bittering without aggression. Bitterness integrates harmoniously, lingering softly as the finish approaches, while a bready, malty character provides foundation throughout.

smooth entrynoble-hop refinementmoderate bitternessmalt-forward balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with bitterness tapering gently into a crisp, dry conclusion. A faint malty sweetness persists briefly in the aftertaste, leaving the palate poised and inviting another sip.

crisp finishrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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