Fürstenberg Premium Lager | Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Brauerei KG
Brewed by:
Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Brauerei KG
Germany | website
Style: Munich Helles Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.30%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
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Added by Jason on 10-01-2004
Reviews: 25 | Ratings: 56
4.07/5 rDev +28%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
2013 Vintage. Poured from a bottle into mug, the beer is jet black, and pours heavy, with no head and only the slightest dark brown ring of film around the surface. It literally poured like motor oil, and it looks delicious. Aromas of wood and earth, with a backbone of rich chocolate and touches of smoke, highlighted by booze. Flavors are robust, with a smoky, woody forward flavor followed quickly by dark, bitter baker's chocolate and rich, full, roasted coffee. Wow, this one is layered, and it is unbelievably smooth. Smoke and roast fills the senses, as well as the palate, throughout each drink. Creamy vanilla highlights, with a warming sensation from the heightened ABV. This is tremendous. Smooth, full, and creamy in mouth, with an almost velvet feel. Roast and coffee on the aftertaste, with hints of booze. Dry, roasted finish, with a smoked and woody linger. This is a fantastic brew, and I can only imagine it would age very, very well.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
2013 Vintage. Poured from a bottle into mug, the beer is jet black, and pours heavy, with no head and only the slightest dark brown ring of film around the surface. It literally poured like motor oil, and it looks delicious. Aromas of wood and earth, with a backbone of rich chocolate and touches of smoke, highlighted by booze. Flavors are robust, with a smoky, woody forward flavor followed quickly by dark, bitter baker's chocolate and rich, full, roasted coffee. Wow, this one is layered, and it is unbelievably smooth. Smoke and roast fills the senses, as well as the palate, throughout each drink. Creamy vanilla highlights, with a warming sensation from the heightened ABV. This is tremendous. Smooth, full, and creamy in mouth, with an almost velvet feel. Roast and coffee on the aftertaste, with hints of booze. Dry, roasted finish, with a smoked and woody linger. This is a fantastic brew, and I can only imagine it would age very, very well.
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3.02/5 rDev -5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Bright golden color with a thick two finger head with medium retention and leaving laces.
Pleasant sweet aroma of malt, floral hops, vanilla and herbs.
Flavor is more intense than expected. Strong malt base followed by a bitter hop taste.
Dry and bitter aftertaste, and some sort of detergent like note that did not come right.
Light to medium body with low carbonation.
Not spicy and refreshing as Helles usually are. It would not be my beer of choice.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Bright golden color with a thick two finger head with medium retention and leaving laces.
Pleasant sweet aroma of malt, floral hops, vanilla and herbs.
Flavor is more intense than expected. Strong malt base followed by a bitter hop taste.
Dry and bitter aftertaste, and some sort of detergent like note that did not come right.
Light to medium body with low carbonation.
Not spicy and refreshing as Helles usually are. It would not be my beer of choice.
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3.03/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Another Helles for the taking! Munchen Helles Lagers are a personal favourite way to escape the summer heat. Nice, cold, malty, bread-like and dry - what more could you want in the shade of a patio waiting for sizzling meat to cook on a BBQ? All that's left is a bikini-clad maiden by my side and I'm set. Fürstenberg in particular is one that screams out cheap macro at $10 a six-pack, hopefully it has more to offer.
Poured from a 330ml bottle into a Stein.
A: With a hard pour presents a large 1 inch soap-bubble foamy white head that dissipates down to about a quarter of an inch. The body is clear straw coloured, borders on pale-straw.
S: Bread yeast characters with vegetable odours hit the nose strong, with a note of cut grass and light malt grain base. The only thing that differentiates from other Helles Lagers is a hint of dextrose in the aroma, however it isn't actually brewed with dextrose; Reinheitsgebot wouldn't allow it.
T: Gladly the vegetable and any possible adjuncts aren't noticeable in the flavour. A very mild-mannered Helles in many respects taste is; upfront dextrose sweetness, followed by mellow (for a German brew) bread yeast mid, light hop bitterness and a long dry finish. A cool, inoffensive beverage. Perhaps a little too inoffensive depending on how you like a Helles.
M: Mid to light body with minimal carbonation, almost flat actually.
D: I could only think of one thing that sums up this brew: getting to the end of the glass I noticed this beer started smelling like an old rubber shoe. Like that old rubber shoe this Fürstenberg Premium Lager is a placid, mellow, and almost forgotten soon after it is noticed. If you're goal is to find a beer to fill an empty fridge on a budget the this brew isn't the worst idea you ever had (the worst idea you had was getting a credit card), however it isn't going to bowl your taste buds over, remember that.
Food match: I would be inclined to suggest a salad or something else light that doesn't compete too much with the flavour Fürstenberg has on offer.
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look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Another Helles for the taking! Munchen Helles Lagers are a personal favourite way to escape the summer heat. Nice, cold, malty, bread-like and dry - what more could you want in the shade of a patio waiting for sizzling meat to cook on a BBQ? All that's left is a bikini-clad maiden by my side and I'm set. Fürstenberg in particular is one that screams out cheap macro at $10 a six-pack, hopefully it has more to offer.
Poured from a 330ml bottle into a Stein.
A: With a hard pour presents a large 1 inch soap-bubble foamy white head that dissipates down to about a quarter of an inch. The body is clear straw coloured, borders on pale-straw.
S: Bread yeast characters with vegetable odours hit the nose strong, with a note of cut grass and light malt grain base. The only thing that differentiates from other Helles Lagers is a hint of dextrose in the aroma, however it isn't actually brewed with dextrose; Reinheitsgebot wouldn't allow it.
T: Gladly the vegetable and any possible adjuncts aren't noticeable in the flavour. A very mild-mannered Helles in many respects taste is; upfront dextrose sweetness, followed by mellow (for a German brew) bread yeast mid, light hop bitterness and a long dry finish. A cool, inoffensive beverage. Perhaps a little too inoffensive depending on how you like a Helles.
M: Mid to light body with minimal carbonation, almost flat actually.
D: I could only think of one thing that sums up this brew: getting to the end of the glass I noticed this beer started smelling like an old rubber shoe. Like that old rubber shoe this Fürstenberg Premium Lager is a placid, mellow, and almost forgotten soon after it is noticed. If you're goal is to find a beer to fill an empty fridge on a budget the this brew isn't the worst idea you ever had (the worst idea you had was getting a credit card), however it isn't going to bowl your taste buds over, remember that.
Food match: I would be inclined to suggest a salad or something else light that doesn't compete too much with the flavour Fürstenberg has on offer.
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3.13/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
A: Pours a light golden color with a nice head that fades to some lacing.
S: Aroma of malt sweetness, some grain and has a bit of citrus in the background.
T: tatse of a mild malt sweetness, with some fresh grain. Has a mild bitterness and a dry finish.
F: Fairly light body, crisp and refreshing. has a decent balance.
O: Nothing fancy but a nice relaxing beer that goes down easy. Better that most of the macro lagers.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
A: Pours a light golden color with a nice head that fades to some lacing.
S: Aroma of malt sweetness, some grain and has a bit of citrus in the background.
T: tatse of a mild malt sweetness, with some fresh grain. Has a mild bitterness and a dry finish.
F: Fairly light body, crisp and refreshing. has a decent balance.
O: Nothing fancy but a nice relaxing beer that goes down easy. Better that most of the macro lagers.
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3.23/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Light goden shiny colour kicks things off well with some reasonably acceptable typically Germanic hops. Head is reasonably fluffy and their is that doughy quality in there at times but the malt makes to body too bloated and is a bit overwelmed by the carbonation. Ends without much fanfare and ultimately it just lacks individuality and dimension. A reasonable choice when surrounded by the usual suspects but this is far far from running with any of the class leaders.
★ 469 characters
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Light goden shiny colour kicks things off well with some reasonably acceptable typically Germanic hops. Head is reasonably fluffy and their is that doughy quality in there at times but the malt makes to body too bloated and is a bit overwelmed by the carbonation. Ends without much fanfare and ultimately it just lacks individuality and dimension. A reasonable choice when surrounded by the usual suspects but this is far far from running with any of the class leaders.
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2.55/5 rDev -19.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
A - Pours a clear Golden colour with a three fingered head that retains ok.
S - Usual hop, malt and malt.
T - Some malts up front followed by some faint hops, the finish is a little bitter.
M - A little undercarbonated, light body.
O - Not the best.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
A - Pours a clear Golden colour with a three fingered head that retains ok.
S - Usual hop, malt and malt.
T - Some malts up front followed by some faint hops, the finish is a little bitter.
M - A little undercarbonated, light body.
O - Not the best.
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3.11/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
A - clear yellow lager, next to no head or lacing, furious carbonation
S - sweet grains, barley, grassy hops
T - nicely balanced malts with a long bitter aftertaste
M - crisp and fizzy, light body
O - Not the most interesting beer on offer but very refreshing and drinkable nonetheless. I picked up a carton because it was very cheap and German. No regrets here.
★ 366 characters
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
A - clear yellow lager, next to no head or lacing, furious carbonation
S - sweet grains, barley, grassy hops
T - nicely balanced malts with a long bitter aftertaste
M - crisp and fizzy, light body
O - Not the most interesting beer on offer but very refreshing and drinkable nonetheless. I picked up a carton because it was very cheap and German. No regrets here.
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3.03/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Poured 330ml bottle into a pils glass with best before end on back label.
A:
The pour produce clear golden straw color, dense and thick velvety white head with good retention and left with lacing patches along its downwards way, high carbonation.
S:
The smell is sweet barley malt with subdued floral hop spiciness.
T:
Trademark taste of German's lager which is husk and malt flavors, hop also lends a touch of modest bitterness to support.
M:
The body is medium, sharp and fizzy mouthfeel, clean finish.
O:
It is one of the decent lagers from Germany, easy to drink but a bit boring to have several in role.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Poured 330ml bottle into a pils glass with best before end on back label.
A:
The pour produce clear golden straw color, dense and thick velvety white head with good retention and left with lacing patches along its downwards way, high carbonation.
S:
The smell is sweet barley malt with subdued floral hop spiciness.
T:
Trademark taste of German's lager which is husk and malt flavors, hop also lends a touch of modest bitterness to support.
M:
The body is medium, sharp and fizzy mouthfeel, clean finish.
O:
It is one of the decent lagers from Germany, easy to drink but a bit boring to have several in role.
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2.52/5 rDev -20.8%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Not much better than most of the mass-produced pale lagers you can get at a fraction of the cost. It was drinkable but not that enjoyable. A disappointment really, & one that I drank twice coming to the same conclusion on both occasions. Never again!
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look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Not much better than most of the mass-produced pale lagers you can get at a fraction of the cost. It was drinkable but not that enjoyable. A disappointment really, & one that I drank twice coming to the same conclusion on both occasions. Never again!
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1.9/5 rDev -40.3%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5
Poured from a bottle into a Hoegaarden pint glass in low altitude Galway, Ireland, on November 14th, 2010.
A: Pours a clear yellow. Three finger head has some cream and is thick. More appealing than most lagers, but nothing special.
Smell: Hops, clean barley, some malt. Standard fare.
Taste: Unflattering, poorly balanced body with notes of malted barley and weak hops. I expected better. Finish is awkward and unguided. Doesn't match the tone of the rest of the beer - in fact it clashes with it.
Mouthfeel: Actually a bit flat. Too smooth, too wet.
Dr: Got this at reduced price and it's still not worth it. I wouldn't have it again, especially with that nasty finish.
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look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5
Poured from a bottle into a Hoegaarden pint glass in low altitude Galway, Ireland, on November 14th, 2010.
A: Pours a clear yellow. Three finger head has some cream and is thick. More appealing than most lagers, but nothing special.
Smell: Hops, clean barley, some malt. Standard fare.
Taste: Unflattering, poorly balanced body with notes of malted barley and weak hops. I expected better. Finish is awkward and unguided. Doesn't match the tone of the rest of the beer - in fact it clashes with it.
Mouthfeel: Actually a bit flat. Too smooth, too wet.
Dr: Got this at reduced price and it's still not worth it. I wouldn't have it again, especially with that nasty finish.
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3.68/5 rDev +15.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a tumbler. the beer poured a pale, straw colour creating a frothy, white head (because of the aggressive pour) which immediately settled into a thin coaster over the bright, lively body. Here was your typical Helles lager, at least looks wise. The nose didn't present anything spectacular - wet grain, a little sweet malt and no hop presence at all. Smelt a little skunked, if you would imagine that.
The taste followed the smell initially - grainy and a pat dry, but slowly gave off a residual sweetness which was pretty long lasting. As subsequent sips followed, you could also taste a faint, hop bitterness lingering on the palate. This beer definitely tasted better than it smelt.
I found the mouthfeel to be a little abrasive, probably muting the flavours a little bit. This is definitely not an in your face Lager or something that will surprise you, but definitely an easy going sessionable lager. A notch up from the macros definitely.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a tumbler. the beer poured a pale, straw colour creating a frothy, white head (because of the aggressive pour) which immediately settled into a thin coaster over the bright, lively body. Here was your typical Helles lager, at least looks wise. The nose didn't present anything spectacular - wet grain, a little sweet malt and no hop presence at all. Smelt a little skunked, if you would imagine that.
The taste followed the smell initially - grainy and a pat dry, but slowly gave off a residual sweetness which was pretty long lasting. As subsequent sips followed, you could also taste a faint, hop bitterness lingering on the palate. This beer definitely tasted better than it smelt.
I found the mouthfeel to be a little abrasive, probably muting the flavours a little bit. This is definitely not an in your face Lager or something that will surprise you, but definitely an easy going sessionable lager. A notch up from the macros definitely.
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4.15/5 rDev +30.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A - light colour, good considering style. little head.
S - noice.
T - moderately strong flavour, noice, not offensive.
M - moderate carbonation, noice, good level.
D - could drink all day epesh at 40 dollars a carton, very nice. will definately be celebrating tomorrow's public holiday with a few to many of these.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A - light colour, good considering style. little head.
S - noice.
T - moderately strong flavour, noice, not offensive.
M - moderate carbonation, noice, good level.
D - could drink all day epesh at 40 dollars a carton, very nice. will definately be celebrating tomorrow's public holiday with a few to many of these.
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2.01/5 rDev -36.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Pours bright gold with a small, fading head.
Grainy malt and cardboard are prominent on the nose with some spicy hops hiding in the background.
Flavours are pretty bad, with Ajax, cardboard, loads of grainyness and cleaning chemicals.
Very watery, high carbonation.
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look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Pours bright gold with a small, fading head.
Grainy malt and cardboard are prominent on the nose with some spicy hops hiding in the background.
Flavours are pretty bad, with Ajax, cardboard, loads of grainyness and cleaning chemicals.
Very watery, high carbonation.
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3.58/5 rDev +12.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Brown 50cl bottle, well in date. The first of my German Beer Reviewing Evening.
Poured into my Budweiser Budvar 0.2 litre stemmed tulip tasting glass (3 times).
Clear golden yellow, fairly pale and bright looking. A large white head sat on top of each pour, sadly the heads all fell away as I drank down each beer, leaving a small collar and some good lacing.
A very slight floral aroma, but not enough to get excited about, otherwise there was no smell, just like most lagers/helles/pilsners.
Dry and refreshing, sharp and crisp. No huge flavours to talk about, but a good example of a German light lager/pilsner.
No great body or depth, just a pleasant lager, easy to drink. The 5.3% is just about detectable. My third glass was taken with some vintage Stilton and dry biscuits, they complimented each other very well.
Now to have some water to clean out the mouth before my next German review.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Brown 50cl bottle, well in date. The first of my German Beer Reviewing Evening.
Poured into my Budweiser Budvar 0.2 litre stemmed tulip tasting glass (3 times).
Clear golden yellow, fairly pale and bright looking. A large white head sat on top of each pour, sadly the heads all fell away as I drank down each beer, leaving a small collar and some good lacing.
A very slight floral aroma, but not enough to get excited about, otherwise there was no smell, just like most lagers/helles/pilsners.
Dry and refreshing, sharp and crisp. No huge flavours to talk about, but a good example of a German light lager/pilsner.
No great body or depth, just a pleasant lager, easy to drink. The 5.3% is just about detectable. My third glass was taken with some vintage Stilton and dry biscuits, they complimented each other very well.
Now to have some water to clean out the mouth before my next German review.
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3.8/5 rDev +19.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A: Poured paleish yellow, with decent 2 finger head. Clean, clear & inviting carbonation.
Head did drip to a film of thin soft foam with average lacing.
S: Fruity & a hint of noble (aromatic) floral hops. Also that typical grassy lager hops smell.
T: Grainy earthy malts at first, even a tinge of honey sweetness, with some mid palate fruitiness-quite a bit of fresh fruits/pears/even some sweet apples, & a gently hop bitterness to finish. Not too complex but distinct & refreshing.
M: Light & a little lively without a watery feeling. D: A very sessionable lager
Overall a very enjoyable Helles lager. Reminds me of a typical macro lager with just that bit more ale character.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A: Poured paleish yellow, with decent 2 finger head. Clean, clear & inviting carbonation.
Head did drip to a film of thin soft foam with average lacing.
S: Fruity & a hint of noble (aromatic) floral hops. Also that typical grassy lager hops smell.
T: Grainy earthy malts at first, even a tinge of honey sweetness, with some mid palate fruitiness-quite a bit of fresh fruits/pears/even some sweet apples, & a gently hop bitterness to finish. Not too complex but distinct & refreshing.
M: Light & a little lively without a watery feeling. D: A very sessionable lager
Overall a very enjoyable Helles lager. Reminds me of a typical macro lager with just that bit more ale character.
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3.42/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured with a decent slow - disappearing head. Pale gold in colour with a steady stream of slow-rising bubbles.
Pleasant grassy aroma with a hint of malt.
Slightly sweet with good hop balance. Bittering hops leaves a very nice aftertaste.
Light mouthfeel, and very lively on palate.
It's a beer that is very nice in summer. Would buy again if price is right.
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look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured with a decent slow - disappearing head. Pale gold in colour with a steady stream of slow-rising bubbles.
Pleasant grassy aroma with a hint of malt.
Slightly sweet with good hop balance. Bittering hops leaves a very nice aftertaste.
Light mouthfeel, and very lively on palate.
It's a beer that is very nice in summer. Would buy again if price is right.
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3.81/5 rDev +19.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Pours a light straw color with a decent amount of creamy/chunky head that seems to stick around for a while, and clings to the glass. Smells of noble hops and that's really about it, pretty much standard for a german lager, I guess. Tastes more bitter than I expected, and a little sweeter than I expected. You can taste the munich lager malt and the noble hops. Finishes fairly clean. The mouthfeel is tingly on the front of the tongue, and creamy on the back, very nice. Overall, it's a very drinkable beer, and a nice lager. I'm not really a fan of german lagers, but I like this one.
★ 587 characters
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Pours a light straw color with a decent amount of creamy/chunky head that seems to stick around for a while, and clings to the glass. Smells of noble hops and that's really about it, pretty much standard for a german lager, I guess. Tastes more bitter than I expected, and a little sweeter than I expected. You can taste the munich lager malt and the noble hops. Finishes fairly clean. The mouthfeel is tingly on the front of the tongue, and creamy on the back, very nice. Overall, it's a very drinkable beer, and a nice lager. I'm not really a fan of german lagers, but I like this one.
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3.21/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This is my first Munich Helles.
Pours with a brilliant golden yellow color. The head is white, moderately low with an impaired retention.
Nice aroma of dry malts with notes of earthly hops. The flavor is not very complex, focusing on the malt without neglecting the hops.
A smooth beer with a reasonable level of carbonation and low alcoholic strength (5.3% ABV). Light body. The aftertaste is nicely bitter and fairly long.
Overall it is a refreshing and agreeable lager. I was a bit disappointed by the poor retention though.
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look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This is my first Munich Helles.
Pours with a brilliant golden yellow color. The head is white, moderately low with an impaired retention.
Nice aroma of dry malts with notes of earthly hops. The flavor is not very complex, focusing on the malt without neglecting the hops.
A smooth beer with a reasonable level of carbonation and low alcoholic strength (5.3% ABV). Light body. The aftertaste is nicely bitter and fairly long.
Overall it is a refreshing and agreeable lager. I was a bit disappointed by the poor retention though.
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3.48/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I don't mind this one at all. After pouring into a schooner glass, it gave a good half inch head that lasted a few minutes before leaving some lacing on the glass. A pale straw colour and just a light grainy aroma that's barely perceptible. The taste has a light malty flavour with a little bitterness to finish off. There's nothing overwhelming and its not that complex but its well balanced and very drinkable. There's only a light carbonation with little bead so the mouthfeel is not overly sparkly but still pleasant. The reviewer of this lager in our local paper said it was a "sequential" beer in that you get the grain first then the hops. I agree. I like this better than say Heineken but there's more interesting German lagers that are accessible in East Oz. Still, this is cheap and very drinkable. I'll buy it again for sure.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I don't mind this one at all. After pouring into a schooner glass, it gave a good half inch head that lasted a few minutes before leaving some lacing on the glass. A pale straw colour and just a light grainy aroma that's barely perceptible. The taste has a light malty flavour with a little bitterness to finish off. There's nothing overwhelming and its not that complex but its well balanced and very drinkable. There's only a light carbonation with little bead so the mouthfeel is not overly sparkly but still pleasant. The reviewer of this lager in our local paper said it was a "sequential" beer in that you get the grain first then the hops. I agree. I like this better than say Heineken but there's more interesting German lagers that are accessible in East Oz. Still, this is cheap and very drinkable. I'll buy it again for sure.
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3.38/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Clear golden colour. White rocky head that sinks, light bubbling.
Subdued aroma. Grainy.
Mostly a grain & malt flavour profile. Touch of a light cara malt. None of the typical "skunky" euro lager profile in this beer, which is a nice change.
Some subtle herbal notes, with a light bitterness.
A little cloying.... could have more crisp bitterness for my liking.
★ 365 characters
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Clear golden colour. White rocky head that sinks, light bubbling.
Subdued aroma. Grainy.
Mostly a grain & malt flavour profile. Touch of a light cara malt. None of the typical "skunky" euro lager profile in this beer, which is a nice change.
Some subtle herbal notes, with a light bitterness.
A little cloying.... could have more crisp bitterness for my liking.
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3.75/5 rDev +17.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On tap at guildford arms in edinburgh.
I dont know if i would describe this as a munich helles as i am not sure if they use a munich malt, all the website says is 100% barley malt.
A- Rich golden with lively beading throughout. 2 finger head that dissapates quickly to a crown. This was a piss poor pour. Poured as if a pint of stella. Not a nice german lager which should have a thicker creamier head.
S- Lots of sweet malt, faint hoppiness, very refreshing. Somehow i even get marrowfat peas! Wouldnt describe as skunky
T- Similar to bitburger to me. Very light, but not watery. A well balanced hoppy finish with a hint of sweet malt throughout.
M- Lively carbonation, smooth balanced.
D- Very refreshing lager, but still wouldnt describe it as munich. A nice beer for the stella drinker, who wants a lager with more character.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On tap at guildford arms in edinburgh.
I dont know if i would describe this as a munich helles as i am not sure if they use a munich malt, all the website says is 100% barley malt.
A- Rich golden with lively beading throughout. 2 finger head that dissapates quickly to a crown. This was a piss poor pour. Poured as if a pint of stella. Not a nice german lager which should have a thicker creamier head.
S- Lots of sweet malt, faint hoppiness, very refreshing. Somehow i even get marrowfat peas! Wouldnt describe as skunky
T- Similar to bitburger to me. Very light, but not watery. A well balanced hoppy finish with a hint of sweet malt throughout.
M- Lively carbonation, smooth balanced.
D- Very refreshing lager, but still wouldnt describe it as munich. A nice beer for the stella drinker, who wants a lager with more character.
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2.56/5 rDev -19.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Slight cloudiness in a mid golden coloured beer. Minimal bead and a head that gradually disapeared
he smell to me is a typical European lager, being malty , but this one had no sweetness to it.
Given th malt aroma it was surprisingly sharp , with hints of green apple skins
This doesnt stound out from the pack at all , just another boring but drinkable European Lager
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look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Slight cloudiness in a mid golden coloured beer. Minimal bead and a head that gradually disapeared
he smell to me is a typical European lager, being malty , but this one had no sweetness to it.
Given th malt aroma it was surprisingly sharp , with hints of green apple skins
This doesnt stound out from the pack at all , just another boring but drinkable European Lager
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3.47/5 rDev +9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
330 ml bottle, now available in Norway. ABV is 5.3%. Clear pale golden colour, decent to moderate head. Flowery aroma of aromatic hops, notes of honey, grass and fresh plums. Flavour is less interesting - moderate grassy hops with a certain fruity sweetness. Easy drinking, but no masterpiece.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
330 ml bottle, now available in Norway. ABV is 5.3%. Clear pale golden colour, decent to moderate head. Flowery aroma of aromatic hops, notes of honey, grass and fresh plums. Flavour is less interesting - moderate grassy hops with a certain fruity sweetness. Easy drinking, but no masterpiece.
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3.05/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
33 cl pale brown bottle with a long thin neck and a quite non-descript white and gold label. Purity law applies. Best before 3/05, I opened it on 10/1/04.
Pours a clear light yellow gold under a half finger white head that fades immediately, without body or lace. The nose is corney grain - rather off-putting. The mouth is light and very prickly. The opening is nice sweet malt, followed by mild flowery hops. A good mild bite emerges in the aftertaste. Nice and tasty, it's too bad this beer looks and smells so weak.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
33 cl pale brown bottle with a long thin neck and a quite non-descript white and gold label. Purity law applies. Best before 3/05, I opened it on 10/1/04.
Pours a clear light yellow gold under a half finger white head that fades immediately, without body or lace. The nose is corney grain - rather off-putting. The mouth is light and very prickly. The opening is nice sweet malt, followed by mild flowery hops. A good mild bite emerges in the aftertaste. Nice and tasty, it's too bad this beer looks and smells so weak.
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Fürstenberg Premium Lager from Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Brauerei KG
3.18
out of 5
based on 56 ratings.
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
A: The beer is crystal clear light yellow in color and has a moderate amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a quarter finger high bright white head that died down, leaving a collar around the edge of the glass and some lacing down the sides.
S: Faint aromas of bready malts are present in the nose.
T: Similar to the smell, the taste has flavors of bready malts along with notes of floral and grassy hops and some bits of grainy malts. There is a light amount of bitterness.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer seems to have a little muted aromas and flavors compared to some of the other beers, but it is easy to drink.
Serving type: bottle
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