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Samuel Adams
Fresh as Helles
Category: Munich Helles
Date Tasted:
1/26/2018
Country: USA
Alcohol: 5.4%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
Samuel Adams
Fresh as Helles
Category: Munich Helles
Date Tasted:
1/26/2018
Country: USA
Alcohol: 5.4%
Brilliant golden amber color. Herbal aromas and flavors of lemongrass and lemon verbena, moroccan orange spice cake, lady grey tea, and fruity vitamins with a round, vibrant, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, intricate, long finish that presents notes of toasted fruit cake and caramelized citrus finish. Not really a Munich Helles, but rich and delicious fruit-bomb of a lager that will appeal to new school hop pale ale drinkers.
Tasting Info
Style:
Smooth & Mild & Malty
Aroma:
lemongrass and lemon verbena, Moroccan orange spice cake, lady grey tea, and fruity vitamins
Flavor:
Same as aromas with notes of toasted fruit cake and caramelized citrus
Bitterness:
Faint
Enjoy:
Now on its own and with food
Pairing:
Pad Thai Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan, Goat Cheese
Bottom Line:
Not really a Munich Helles, but rich and delicious fruit-bomb of a lager that will appeal to new school hop pale ale drinkers.
The Producer
The Boston Beer Co.
30 Germania St.
Boston, MA 02130
USA
1 617-368-5000
www.samueladams.com
Their Portfolio
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Samuel Adams Rebel IPA
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Samuel Adams American Kriek
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Munich Helles
Serve in a Pilsner Glass
About
Munich Helles
Munich helles lagers are pale to golden in color and range in alcohol from 4.5-5.5%. These beers traditionally malt-accented with subtle hop character. They are generally weightier than standard pale lagers though less substantial than dortmunder export styles. The finest examples still come from the brewing center of Munich and are relatively easy to find in major US markets. Noteworthy examples of this style include: Full Sail LTD 03, Hofbräu Original Lager and Paulaner Original Munich Premium Lager.
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