Tasting notes
20260605: Herbal, lemony, and bitter are the first three adjectives that come to mind. The first sip did not impress. It seems to bitter and harsh and simple. The more I drank the beer, the more I liked it. The determination of the rating is difficult.
Rating: 4.5 glasses
BeerAdvocate
Quaffable, mild, Bavarian – as a true Helles should be. Available in cans!
Weihenstephaner Helles was first introduced in May 2020 to Germany after a full year of preparation to fine tune the recipe for release. Winning Gold at the European Beer Star awards in Fall 2020, Weihenstephaner Helles is a 4.8% ABV Session Helles Lager that is an easy drinker with full flavor. Brewed with Bavarian malting barley and aroma hops from the Hallertau. A crowd pleaser with a light body and clean crisp finish, that will make you want to crush another.
OG: 11.1
IBUs: 16
Hops: Hallertau Select and Sapphire
Tasting notes
20260601: I write from memory. Chris and Emily bought a 4-pack for our visit. I liked it a lot. It drinks easy and balances a little sweetness with some subtle hops. The rating may be too harsh because memories fade but I think I remember thinking it was not as good as a good pilsner.
Rating: 4 glasses
