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From:
Revolution Brewing
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Helles
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 14.78%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
15
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 26, 2015
Added:
Aug 28, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
This is a traditional German-style Helles. "Helle" in German means "light-colored." Brewed with 2row and Munich malts, it has more malt character and less hop bitterness than our German pilsner, but it is balanced by the hop flavor of the GR Spalt hops. Brewed eight weeks ago, the extended lagering period (cold storage) lends to a clean, refreshing summer beer.

20 IBU
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Ratings by emerge077:
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

4/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks to Thomas & Jenny for this one!
Draft at the brewery, served in a mug.

Hazy dark gold, frothy white foam across the surface, flecks of spotty lace around the edges.
Lightly crackery aroma, dry and not sweet thankfully.

Taste is mild and lightly bready, dry crackery malt with a very light grassy bitterness in the aftertaste. Lean and light bodied, easily drinkable and a good pairing with chicken schnitzel from Olga's. Simplicity is underrated...
Oct 22, 2015
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.53/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
What the Helles was a solid Helles style lager.....it poured a clear yellow with white head that did not lace much. The scent was pretty non-descript. The taste had nice biscuit like tones. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it was good.
Nov 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by zapahoppa from Pennsylvania

Aug 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by FreshHawk from Illinois

Aug 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by clogger3030 from Ohio

Feb 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Jan 16, 2014
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Reviewed by MasterSki from Canada (ON)

4.01/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
On-tap at Revolution brewpub. 5oz taster glass on the day it was released.

A - White foam settles to a thick collar, wisps on top, and splotches of lace. Transparent pale, golden body.

S - Bready malts, with notes of dough and light floral hopping. No very complex, but fairly true to style.

T - The taste is a tiny bit sweeter, with a heavier emphasis on dough and honey, with perhaps a bit of nebulous pear and grape fruitiness mixed in. Low bitterness.

M - Medium body, with a crisp, dry, lager finish. Pleasant upper medium carbonation.

D - A nice refreshing Helles that is flavorful and easily consumed. Unfortunately, I heard reports that this developed off-flavors as it aged. Still, it was quite pleasant on day one.
Nov 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by smartassboiler from Illinois

Sep 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by kodt from Illinois

Sep 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by mynie from Maryland

Sep 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Thedaver4220 from Illinois

Sep 16, 2013
 
Rated: 2.25 by Thorpe429 from Illinois

Sep 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by hansgruber from Indiana

Sep 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by msubulldog25 from Oregon

Sep 06, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by thewimperoo from Illinois

Aug 31, 2013
What The... from Revolution Brewing
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 15 ratings