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Edelstoff

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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 80 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

Edelstoff ist ein helles, spritziges Bayerisches Lagerbier der Münchner Brauerei Augustiner-Bräu, gebraut mit einer Mischung aus edlen Hopfensorten und hochwertigem Malz. Dieses klassische Münchner Bier bietet einen sauberen, erfrischenden Geschmack mit subtiler Malzsüße und einem geschmeidigen Abgang.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

refreshing
100%
light
75%
smooth
75%
crisp
50%
malty
50%
wheat
38%
sweet
25%
dry
13%
honey
0%
hop bitterness
-12%
hoppy
-25%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Edelstoff

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Edelstoff

Appearance

Edelstoff presents a brilliant pale golden hue characteristic of a classic Bavarian Helles. The beer displays excellent clarity with bright light transmission, crowned by a fine white head that demonstrates good retention. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence.

pale goldenbrilliant claritywhite headbright

Aroma

The nose reveals the elegant restraint typical of Munich Helles, with subtle noble hop notes mingling with soft malt character. Delicate bread and grain aromas emerge, creating a refined and inviting bouquet. There's a clean, fresh quality with no aggressive hop character, allowing the quality malts to shine.

noble hopsbreadgrainclean malt

Taste

The palate opens with crisp, refreshing character and subtle malt sweetness that defines the style beautifully. Mid-palate reveals light bread and grain notes with smooth integration of noble hops providing gentle balance rather than bitterness. The beer maintains elegance throughout, delivering a clean, dry finish with no harsh edges.

crispmalty sweetnesssmoothbalanced

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with moderate length, leaving a pleasant malt-driven aftertaste. No lingering bitterness or astringency—just a refreshing fade characteristic of well-crafted Helles lagers.

drycleanmalt-forward
82
hopIQ score
aroma
80
taste
83
appearance
85
finish
81
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