Munich Helles Review

My third lager was is a Munich Helles, with a malt and hop bill straight from Brewing Class Styles but a yeast substitution. In any case, I was hoping for a light, refreshing beer to go into my kegorator for July and August.


Munich Helles

Appearance: Golden body, very slightly hazy but nearly crystal clear even after a long lagering time. Billowing white head, with OK retention.

Aroma: Grainy, pilsner aroma. I don't get much hop aroma. Maybe a tiny bit of DMS but pretty clean.

Taste: Again malty, light, pretty dry. Bready character but not as intense as a good hefeweissen beer. Subdued and earthy hop bitterness prevents a cloying quality.

Mouthfeel: Light body, good medium carbonation. Probably I should carb it up a little more.

Overall: A light lager with a good malt character. Appropriate for hot summer days. I like it and would definitely brew it again in order to have an easy drinking, sessionable beer in one of my kegs. More flavorful and bolder than mass-market 'Murican pale lagers, but still refreshing and light enough to be consumed in relatively large quantities.