Summary: Munich-Style Helles<br><br>(Description courtesy of Beer Advocate)<br><br>“Helles” means “pale in color,” as these beers are often golden. The German-style Helles lager is a bit rounder or fuller-bodied than light lager and even all-malt pilsners. Helles lager beers offer a touch of sweetness that balance a measurable addition of spicy German hop flavor and light bitterness. The malt character is soft and bready, making it a terrific complement to light dishes such as salad or fresh shellfish, like clams. Clean and crisp, this is a refreshing beer with substance. <br><br>-Color – Pale to Golden<br><br>-Clarity: Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present<br><br>Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt aroma and flavor are pronounced. Low levels of yeast-produced sulfur aromas and flavors may be present. Malt character is sometimes bready and suggestive of lightly toasted malted barley. There should be no caramel character.<br><br>- Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Hop aroma is not perceived to low. Hop flavor is very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.<br><br>-Four Noble Hops<br>oHallertauer Mittelfrüh.<br>oTettnang.<br>oSpalt.<br>oSaaz.<br><br><br>-Body: Medium<br><br>-ABV: 4.8%-5.6%<br><br>-Glassware: Flute Glass - The world of champagne lends elegance to certain types of beer. Long and narrow bodies ensure that carbonation doesn't dissipate too quickly and showcase a lively carbonation or sparkling color. Stems will often be a bit shorter than the traditional champagne glass, but not necessarily. <br><br>Benefits: Enhances and showcases carbonation. Releases volatiles quickly for a more intense upfront aroma. <br><br>Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)<br>(<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com" rel="noopener">https://www.beeradvocate.com</a>)<br><br><br>Hofbräu Original | Hofbräuhaus München<br><br>Brewed by: <br>Hofbräuhaus München <br>Germany<br>hofbraeuhaus.de <br><br>Style: German Helles <br><br>Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.10% <br><br>Notes / Commercial Description: <br>Sitting together on long wooden benches, enjoying pretzels and hearty snacks and treats, feeling that Bavarian hospitality and camaraderie, the perfect service donned in smart-looking traditional costume – nearly complete but what absolutely can't be missing? A liter of Hofbräu Original! Luminous golden yellow with foamy white crown – you can already taste the refreshment: Slightly malty, full-bodied, mature and with an elegant finish. A beer with character for connoisseurs with character.<br><br><br>Victory Helles Lager | Victory Brewing Company<br><br>Brewed by: <br>Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown <br>Pennsylvania, United States<br>victorybeer.com <br><br>Style: German Helles <br><br>Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.80% <br><br><br>Notes / Commercial Description: <br>Definition of drinkable. Simply crafted with German malt, hops, and yeast this beer provides balance between noble hop character, clean fermentation, and some of the best malt in the world.<br><br>Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2</a><br><br>*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***<br><br>Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH<br><br>Michael Potorti<br>Founder/Brewer<br>Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast<br><a href="mailto:michael@craftbeerstorm.com">michael@craftbeerstorm.com</a><br><a href="mailto:michael@bearairishbrew.com">michael@bearairishbrew.com</a><br><br>*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***<br><br>Beara Brewing Co.<br>2800 Lafayette Road<br>Portsmouth, NH 03801<br>Tel. (857) 342-3272<br> <br>
