Samuel Adams Fresh As Helles
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

Samuel Adams Fresh As HellesSamuel Adams Fresh As Helles
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From:
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Helles
Ranked #251
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
82
Ranked #24,886
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 11.33%
Reviews:
150
Ratings:
469
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 26, 2023
Added:
Dec 22, 2016
Wants:
  13
Gots:
  142
The soft citrus of orange blossom adds a bright accent to the slightly sweet honey malt notes in this Helles lager, leading to a round, smooth finish.

IBU: 18
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Ratings by Mickt465:
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Rated by Mickt465 from New Hampshire

3.43/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Dec 27, 2019
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.58 by TwilightBeerCareer from Illinois

Oct 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Jan 25, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by Velivolus1 from Vermont

Jul 20, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by Maltyhead from Massachusetts

Jun 23, 2020
 
Rated: 3.59 by imnodoctorbut from Texas

Mar 19, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by Griffith from Connecticut

Jul 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.65 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by Nurt20 from Illinois

Jan 26, 2019
 
Rated: 5 by Kwright from North Carolina

Jan 24, 2019
 
Rated: 3.7 by dpgoblejr from New Hampshire

Jan 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.67 by Mjk5026 from Pennsylvania

Dec 15, 2018
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Reviewed by Parmesan from Colorado

3/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
L: Pours a muted orange amber with a large white head that leaves about an inch on top and thick fingers of lacing all around the glass.

S: Little bit of blood orange, notes of honey and bread, not the strongest aroma.

T: Some blood orange mixed with sweet honey and some bread, the orange and honey kinda hide the rest of the helles characteristics.

F: Medium body and carbonation.

O: This one just doesn't do much more me, the honey and blood orange seem to overshadow the helles character of this beer.
Nov 26, 2018
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Rated by Drak-Nib from Nebraska

3/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
“Helles lager with orange blossom.” This has a distinctive fruity taste with a slightly hoppy flavor underneath. Not bad. 2018/02/18
Nov 20, 2018
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Reviewed by JimboBrews54 from Michigan

4.3/5  rDev +18.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a clear golden color with a foamy head. Aroma is floral with light fruit, and grassy. Taste of light fruits, bit of citrus and floral. Mild bitterness and a clean finish. Moderate body, quite smooth, clean and refreshing. Beer probably goes best with a BBQ.
Oct 17, 2018
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Reviewed by lwillitz from Wisconsin

3.67/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
12-oz bottle into flute

A - half a finger of white over a crystal-clear golden body, high visible carbonation

S - light malts with a touch of citrus

T - light bread, oranges, pine and spice

M - crisp light body, high carbonation

O - on par for the style; good enough to drink again
Oct 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.81 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Aug 09, 2018
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Reviewed by BlackBeerPirate from Illinois

3.24/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Taste: crisp, clean finish, caramel malts, with notes of orange blossoms. Same with the nose. Gold, clear, with white head and some lace. Medium/light body. Easy drinking Summer beer. 18 IBUs
Jul 16, 2018
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Rated by Esor from Canada (AB)

4.2/5  rDev +16%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very refreshing light and easy drinking very nice spring beer when I can find it in Canada.
May 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.52 by Chris5554 from Massachusetts

May 26, 2018
Samuel Adams Fresh As Helles from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 469 ratings