Pilsner

Helles Lager

A Bellwoods take on a Southern German lager, this Helles, which translates to "bright" or "light", has a slightly sweeter, more prominent malt backbone than its friendly rival the Czech-style Pilsner.

Brewed by Bellwoods Brewery

Style
Pilsner
Family
lager
Helles Lager

§ How it tastes

A lager with a spine. Cracker-dry, gently herbal, and finished so clean it disappears. Brewers call it the hardest style to make well because there is nowhere for a flaw to hide.

That's the style. This beer is one brewery's take on it.

  • Sweet
    1
  • Sour
    0
  • Bitter
    2
  • Fruit
    1
  • Roast
    0
  • Body
    1

§ From the brewery

A Bellwoods take on a Southern German lager, this Helles, which translates to "bright" or "light", has a slightly sweeter, more prominent malt backbone than its friendly rival the Czech-style Pilsner. It features subtle bready caramel notes, delicate herbal hop aroma, and a…

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Brewed at

Bellwoods Brewery

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