Words by Simon Difford
Helles refers to a full-bodied, light-coloured, slightly sweet, rich lager style from Munich, with a distinct maltiness. "Hell" means light in German, and Helles means 'light one', referring to the beer's appearance rather than body: straw-blond with a thick, creamy head.
German Helles are maltier and slightly softer than a Pilsner, and are typically 4.5%-5.5% alc./vol., with very low hop bitterness 18-25 IBU, but Helles can range from 4.7% to 7.5% alc./vol. and 18-35 IBU. Helles over 5% alc./vol. are often termed Export Helles.
The first Helles beer was brewed at Munich's Spaten Brewery on 21st March 1894.
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Sudwerk Munchner Helles Lager
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 5.3
Paolozzi Lager
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 5.2
Wimbledon Gold Lager
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 4.8
Augustiner Helles
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 5.2
Schlenkerla Helles Lagerbier
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 4.3
Freedom Organic Helles Lager
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 4.8
Peckham Helles Gluten-Free
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 4.2
Camden Hells Lager
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 4.6
St Mungo Lager
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 4.9
Hofmeister Helles Bavarian Lager
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 5
Dab Original
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 5
Augustiner Bräu München Edelstoff
Category: Beer, Cider & Perry
Sub category: Lager (bottom fermented)
alc./vol: 5.6
