KC Helles Lager
KC Bier Co.
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Munich Helles
Year-Round
Missouri
United States
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20
Description
Helles Lager is a thirst-quenching Munich-style golden lager with delicate bitterness, biscuit and honey malt flavors and a crisp finish.
Special processes: decoction mashing, natural carbonation, long, cold conditioning
All KC Bier Co. bier is brewed according to the Reinheitsgebot, using only four ingredients, including 100% imported German malt and hops, water and Bavarian yeast.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.10%
IBUs: 22
Served at: ()
Hops: Perle, Hallertauer Mittelfrueh
Malts: Pilsner, Vienna
Judges Review
By James Link
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20 / 20
Helles Lager by KC Bier Co. was judged under BJCP category 4A, Munich Helles.
A true and traditional example of the Munich Helles Style in every respect.
Light Golden in color, crystal clear with a medium white head and fine bead. The aroma was honey-like with a biscuity quality that complemented the pilsner malt bouquet.
The flavor was lightly malt-accented yet not cloyingly sweet with hints of grainy malt and noble hops. The hops are used in sedulous amounts in more of a supporting role while the body (as per style parameters) was medium in nature, well-conditioned and non-astringent.
A very sessionable beer, Helles Lager by KC Bier Co. was clean and refreshing, exemplifying the most popular everyday lager served in Germany.
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