Helles Belles
Ninkasi Brewing Company

Helles BellesHelles Belles
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From:
Ninkasi Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Helles
ABV:
5.3%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.6 | pDev: 11.11%
Reviews:
42
Ratings:
128
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 12, 2019
Added:
Aug 28, 2011
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  29
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Ratings by Kopfschuss:
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Rated by Kopfschuss from Oregon

4/5  rDev +11.1%

Apr 24, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.59 by ArnoldBlumenthal from Maryland

May 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.53 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.61 by BeerAndFilm from Oregon

Nov 22, 2018
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Reviewed by mjohnd from California

2.69/5  rDev -25.3%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2.5
I was hoping for something like a rich, malty, yet eminently drinkable Bavarian Helles — only fresher because it’s domestic. That’s what I always hope for. I pour the golden elixir with vigor, as is my habit, from the bottle into a freshly washed and well rinsed Pilsner glass. Oh oh, the head is quite thin, with no lacing to speak of, and it dissipates quickly. A bad sign.

The aroma and flavor are malty, nearly on the money, just a bit thin. It doesn’t have that overly grainy taste that many domestic craft lagers have. The hopping is correct for the style, noble hops — spicy not fruity.

Yet something is seriously wrong with this beer. The problem, I believe, is the mouthfeel. Watery. The bubbles are too big. It’s not fluffy like a real Helles. Not what you want for this style. Disappointing.
Aug 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.44 by NWHopinator from Oregon

Aug 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.13 by matodowd from Oregon

Jun 21, 2018
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Reviewed by Spikester from Oregon

3.69/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Clear gold with one finger of white five minute head. Splotches of lace.
Smell is floral hops with some bready malts.
The taste is crisp clean floral hops with a balanced amount of malt.
Mouthfeel is light to medium with good carbonation. The finish is lightly dry and balanced.
Overall a tasty lager with a decent hop level.
Jan 27, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
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Rated by mbb500 from Nevada

3.98/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Just a crisp refreshing beer fit for a hot day. Nothing complex but a competent brew.
Sep 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.72 by wisegreensoul from Idaho

Aug 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.99 by sjrider from California

Jul 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.57 by Skabiski from Maryland

Jun 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by powdersoldier from Washington

May 07, 2017
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Reviewed by pianoguy from Washington

4.11/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle. No bottling info

Pours a hazy pale yellow body with a white head. Lots of visible carbonation but not very much retention or lacing.

Light aroma is mostly a Kohlsch/Marzen scent. Soda biscuit and grassy meadow. Not very prominent

Taste follows with a little malt. It's clean and crisp.

Moderate carbonation seems to fit this beer.

There was a lot to like about this beer. It's clean and very drinkable. It would be a good beer for after mowing the lawn. I will have this one again !
Apr 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.64 by akolb from Colorado

Apr 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.89 by Lucnifter from California

Apr 21, 2017
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Reviewed by Wasatch from Colorado

4.12/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz. Bottle

Pours a pretty nice clean/clear golden yellow color, pretty nice carbonation, with a pretty nice thick/creamy one-finger white head, which also leaves some nice sticky lacing behind. The nose is malty, grassy/wheaty. The taste is malty, grassy/wheaty, nice little sweetness. Medium body. Overall, a pretty tasty brew.
Apr 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by PNWhops from Washington

Apr 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.31 by evergreen_machine from Washington

Apr 02, 2017
Helles Belles from Ninkasi Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 128 ratings