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Zoller Helles

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Fine regional malt tones lead Zoller Helles, backed by a slim body, gentle carbonation and fresh hop notes that get plenty of room. Brewed by the family brewery Zoller-Hof in Sigmaringen, founded in 1845, with water from the brewery's own well and Tettnang hops, it sits at 4.9 % ABV and stays round from the first sip to the last.

ABV
4.9%
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
maltynoble hophoppy
malty
noble hop
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, grainy malt tones that recall fresh bread and cereal notes, anchoring the aromatic profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zoller Helles

◎ Appearance

Zoller Helles presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the style, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The gentle carbonation creates a refined bead that rises steadily, maintaining a composed and elegant visual presence throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentiondelicate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, grainy malt tones that recall fresh bread and cereal notes, anchoring the aromatic profile. Tettnang hops contribute a measured noble-hop character—herbal, slightly floral, and softly grassy—without aggressive intensity. The overall impression is fresh and balanced, with the brewery's own well water allowing the delicate hop and malt conversation to develop unobstructed.

grainy Malznoble hopsherbal and floralfresh and clean

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and round, with a soft malt sweetness that develops into subtle bready and cereal flavors midway through. Tettnang hops deliver a restrained bitterness with herbal and slightly grassy notes that refresh without dominating. The body remains slim and crisp, allowing the delicate interplay of malt and noble hops to shine with clarity and finesse.

malty sweetnessherbal bitternesscrisp and cleanwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish fades gently and cleanly, leaving behind a whisper of hop bitterness and a dry, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip. The overall arc from first to last remains composed and harmonious, never sharp or abrupt.

clean finishdry and refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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