Beer · Light & sessionable

Munich Helles

Bavaria's golden everyday lager — bread-soft malt with a polite hop bow.

How to order it: The beer garden default in Munich. Liter mugs encouraged.

Flavor profile

Sweetness4
Bitterness2
Strength3
Freshness7
Richness2
Sparkle6
Daring2

The proper serve

  • Stein or willi becher glass
  • Serve at 40–45°F
  • Bread-soft malt, gentle hops
  • Pairs: pretzels, schnitzel, beer gardens
  • The Munich daily drinker
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