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From:
Transient Artisan Ales
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Helles
Ranked #165
ABV:
4%
Score:
87
Ranked #22,767
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 5.94%
Ratings:
16 | reviews: 10
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 14, 2024
Added:
Aug 10, 2019
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Dry-hopped Helles Lager
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Rated: 3.75 by TODDRESSEL1 from Indiana

Sep 14, 2024
 
Rated: 3.29 by beersampler6 from Michigan

Jul 28, 2022
 
Rated: 3.96 by brewskis from Indiana

May 08, 2022
 
Rated: 3.38 by blissfulNemo from Michigan

Feb 02, 2022
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Reviewed by Franziskaner from Missouri

4.18/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Pale gold in color with a fingernail of eggshell white on top. The aroma is of pale grains and grassy hops. I’m tasting light grains and grassy hops. The mouth is light and extremely smooth and refreshing.
Oct 23, 2021
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Reviewed by Whyteboar from Michigan

4.01/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
This is one of those rare beers that is better as a whole than the individual parts would indicate. Quite good!
Poured straw yellow that wasn’t quite transparent, and had a nice white head accenting the color.
The aroma was faint but I did get malts and lemon.
The taste rather followed, malts and very balanced hops which resulted in a biscuit with lemon curd taste. Really enjoyed.
The feel was excellent, if altogether brief due to my really enjoying this.
So many really good beers out there and if I were prone to drinking lots of lagers then this one would be in my fridge.
Aug 22, 2021
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Reviewed by BigIronH from Michigan

3.81/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours that very light gold, somewhat opaque very inviting look that some lager have. Smell bitter hop, tropical fruit and tart citrus. Taste follows suit with a tart flavor taking center stage followed by a good blend of bitter hop and very easy on the malt. Feel is full but refreshing and crisp. I’m happy with it.
Jul 05, 2021
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Reviewed by Victory_Sabre1973 from Minnesota

3.96/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a very light, very clear golden color. Lots of carbonation bubbles rising in the glass, which reminds me of champagne. The carbonation produces a 2 finger white head. The head retention is pretty good. As the head dissipates, it's quite sticky and clings to the sides of the glass to produce some pretty nice lacing.
The nose is Somewhat light. I do get a light biscuit aroma. I also get a whiff of honey.
Taste - Up front I get a bitterness from the hops. This mellows on to the backside to a nice biscuit flavor. The back also contains a floral element to it. A bit wild and funky.
Lighter bodied, but that's expected. Very crisp and clean feeling.
Overall a very tasty, easy drinking beer.
May 30, 2021
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Reviewed by larryi86 from Delaware

3.93/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Thank you Ovaltine for this
16 oz can poured into a mug

A- A fairly clear golden straw with a two finger whit head

S- Herbal tea, hints of citrus, pale malts, touch of biscuits, floral.

T- Floral, some herbal tea, pale malts, some crackers, citrus, grass.

M- Smooth, crisp, light body.

O- A solid Helles but the dry hopping could be dialed back a little. Even with the hoppiness it still comes across as a Helles.
May 21, 2021
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Reviewed by WunderLlama from Massachusetts

4.08/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Went to the doctor today and had a great report , I think I deserve a beer!

Ninja strike from @Ovaltine in association with Bif13

Poured into a Maine beer glass that my sister gave me as a birthday present.it has a hop cone laser etched in the bottom of the glass to create carbonation, it works !

Creamy white one finger foam cap over a golden yellow clear liquid with active carbonation streams . Layered levels of lacings

Aroma is malt, straw, hay, grassy

Taste is malt , grassy, hint of lemon citrus on the finish

Good sudsing, dry finish , gentle hop nibble

Good bier to sip in a beer garden or poolside

Thanks @ovaltine !
May 20, 2021
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Reviewed by 2beerdogs from California

3.83/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Thanks ovaltine! Straw hued, fluffy head capped, and solid retention. Pretty nice lacing for a lager.
Aromas begin with a mild Noble hop then some light citrus comes in.
The flavor follows the nose well, adding a pleasant crackery note.
Crisp with a drying finish and moderate carbonation. Spot on.
A solid, albeit slightly more citrusy take. Very nice.
May 15, 2021
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Reviewed by ovaltine from Indiana

4.04/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours an ever so slightly hazy golden straw color with with a dense white head that laces the glass beautifully. Gorgeous beer. The can references dry hopping, and that is apparent on the nose, with a floral hop aroma that accompanies the lemongrass and cracker notes.

The floral hop flavors are forward on the taste, but the lemongrass is also present, and the cracker flavor really works in this crispy, dry Helles lager. Definitely lawnmower beer worthy.
May 08, 2021
 
Rated: 3.99 by beergorrilla from Michigan

Jul 23, 2020
 
Rated: 3.81 by Zaphog from Michigan

Jul 19, 2020
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Reviewed by TreyIsWilson from Michigan

3.98/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A - Pours a lightly hazed gold with a two finger fizzy white head. The head recedes quickly leaving some light spotty lacing.

S - Aroma is lemon, cracker and floral hops.

T - The taste is lemon, biscuit, cracker, wheat and finishing with floral hops.

M - Medium body with medium carbonation. Soft mouthfeel with a crisp dry finish.

O - Another really solid lager from Transient. They have really dialed in the style. Hope it continues.
Jun 20, 2020
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Reviewed by ChicagoJ from Illinois

3.86/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
8/9/19 (Chicago): 16 oz can purchased 8/3 at Beers on the Wall for $3.75, no canned date, poured into flute glass. This is a dry hopped lagger. Looks great, clear straw coloured pour heavy carbonation with white head clearing leaving spotty lacing. Mild pleasant aroma, bread, pepper, cracker and nice hops. Light salty bread, pepper and cracker taste. Dry crisp mouthfeel, light body, carbonation holds well, easy drinking. Overall solid Helles.
Aug 10, 2019