Camden Hells 24x330 ml Bottle

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While the German helles is highly versatile for pairing with food, helles lager is designed for refreshment and makes for the ideal beer on a hot day. Today, small and independent craft brewers offer their own takes on this classic German beer, many following the German tradition exactly, including German malts, spicy German hops and expertly controlled fermentation, offering a balanced yet subtly sweet lager beer. Others have added their own American twist on the helles variety by adding American hops and making this lager beer available in aluminum cans so beer lovers can enjoy this style while out and about. If you have not had the pleasure of tasting and appreciating this beer brewed for beer lovers, do yourself a favor and seek out a brewery near you that offers the style as a taproom option. You won’t be sorry. Helping You Find Your New Favorite German Helles Helles Lager is both an active response to perceived competition, and a celebration of marrying different beer brewing techniques. It’s a true culmination of having all the benefits of modern lagers, in a lighter format, and is a beer that amplifies both the simple things in life, while being a masterclass in subtle drinkability. Adams hits the nail on the head. Helles is all about balance. So if you find excessive hop flavors or overly complex malt character, it’s likely the brewer was overcompensating in one area. While many English speakers tend to pronounce “Helles” as – “Heils”, it’s actually pronounced “HELL-us”. It directly translates from German to mean bright and/or pale. An apt description of the Helles beer hues. What Is The History Of Helles Lager? Around 2011, Marc and his business partners from Barworks started looking to make their own beer. “We had great beer sales and turnover and thought it would be interesting to brew our own,” he told The Caterer. Marc met up with his friend Jasper, who owned the Horshoe pub in Hampstead and set out plans to have a bespoke brewery shipped over from Munich.

Here’s everything you need to know about Helles Lager – including which ones to try. What Is Helles Lager? Helles or hell is a traditional German pale lager beer, produced chiefly in Southern Germany, particularly Munich. The German word hell can be translated as "bright", "light", or "pale". Helles enjoys great popularity in the Southern German regions of Bavaria, Franconia, and Baden-Württemberg. It can be referred to as Helles, Spezial, Landbier, "Munich lager", or "export". No clear distinction is drawn between lager and export, although export typically is closer in style to Dortmunder Export, which has a slightly higher ABV of 5.5% for extended shelf life. [1] Examples [ edit ]Sourcing raw materials is easy, and most brewers use a simple grist,” says Todd DiMatteo, Owner and Head Brewer at Good Word Brewing. “The approach and execution of this subtle style is what will make it easily discernible from those clamoring to produce pale lagers.” What Are Some Classic Examples of the Style? Lagerbier Hell by Augustiner-Bräu in Germany is a Helles Beer with a 5.2% alcohol volume. It has no bitterness and is an easily digestible and refreshing option. The latter is a fantastic German-style beer that happens to be one of the most approachable versions of a lager. But, what exactly is a helles? And why is it worth exploring? As most of you probably know from this classic, ubiquitous Pop Chart Lab poster of beer families, at the very highest point beer is split into two categories: ale and lager.

For us, Augustiner Helles is the archetype and one that has inspired our entire lager program,” says Adams. “That said, the most memorable beers have less to do with the beer itself and more to do with the environment – a Maß of Helles outside at Klosterbrauerei Andechs is an unforgettable and beautiful experience.”Like most German lagers, there’s a true refreshing quality in a good Helles lager. Sure, there are complex flavors at play. But, at the end of the day, this bright, golden beer should be highly drinkable. And likely lead right into the next one! How Would You Define a Good Helles Lager? Original Lager by Goldfinger Brewing Company offers a 5.2% Helles. It has an 18 on the bitterness scale. Everyone was left seriously confused after Harvey started praising Marc for his work with Camden Hells larger on last night’s episode of Made in Chelsea. But it turns out Issy’s dad has been involved with Camden Hells and Camden Town Brewery since it started, alongside the founder Jasper Cuppaidge. With gentle carbonation that’s viewable in the pale golden honey-hue, it’s no wonder Helles Lager is a top choice for beer drinkers everywhere.