German Helles
Over the past few years we’ve had a sort of lager series that started as ‘the Myth of Permanence” morphed into a short-lived “Origin Story” and now consists of somewhat randomly timed, ad-hoc Lagers with lovely, folkloric art and simple names. This is the third in the current iteration, our German Helles. A classic style lager that delivers more of a malty character than its Czech cousin. This beer is a fine example of a style that has become the blueprint for lagers around the world.
OG: 11.4
IBU: 18
SRM: 4
Carbonation: 2.50 Volumes (Medium)
Malts: Pilsner, Vienna
Hops: Magnum, Hallertau Mittelfruh
Yeast: W34/70 Lager
Appearance: Brilliant pale golden, fluffy white head
Aroma: Doughy bread, crackers, floral spicy hops, honey, mild sulfur note
Taste: Sweet, fresh dough, biscuits, toast, spicy hops, mild minerality
Mouthfeel: Light bodied, round malt sweetness, tingly effervescence
Overall impression: An easy drinking but full flavoured lager, great for drinking en Maβ