4A. Munich Helles

Question 1

4A: Munich Helles

Overall Impression

Answer 1

Clean, malty, gold-colored German lager, with a smooth grainy-sweet malty flavor and a soft, dry finish. Subtle spicy, floral, or herbal hops and restrained bitterness help keep the balance malty but not sweet.

Question 2

4A: Munich Helles

Aroma

Answer 2

Malt: moderate grainy-sweet
Hops: low to moderately-low spicy, floral, or herbal
Low DMS in the background is not a fault
Clean fermentation profile, with malt dominating the balance

Question 3

4A: Munich Helles

Flavor

Answer 3

Malt: moderately malty start, suggestion of sweetness, moderate grainy-sweet malt flavor, soft rounded palate impression
Bitterness: low to medium-low, supports malt
Hops: low to moderately low spicy, floral or herbal
Finish: Soft and dry, NOT crisp and biting
Malt dominates the hops in the palate, finish and aftertaste, but hops should be noticeable. There should not be any residual sweetness, simply the impression of maltiness with restrained bitterness. Clean fermentation profile.

Question 4

4A: Munich Helles

Mouthfeel

Answer 4

Medium body. Medium carbonation. Smooth, well-lagered character.

Question 5

4A: Munich Helles

Appearance

Answer 5

Medium yellow to pale gold. Clear. Persistent creamy white head.

Question 6

4A: Munich Helles

Vital Stats

Answer 6

IBUs: 16-22
SRM: 3-5
OG: 1.044-1.048
FG: 1.006-1.012
ABV: 4.7-5.4%
BU:GU 0.40