HellYes
Ever Grain Brewing Co.

I’ve only tried a handful of Helles lagers, but this one is exceptional and I prefer it by a good margin to both of the German Helles that I’ve tried (Weihenstephaner Original and Tucher). Actually, both of my favorite Helles come from the Susquehanna Valley as the now defunct Stoudt’s Gold Lager was one of my favorites.

Best lager I’ve had so far. Well balanced hops and bready malt. Smooth and slightly sweet finish.

Can into pint glass. Pours a clear light gold with a nice off-white head. Initial impression is bready malt and a slight spiciness. Mouthfeel is smooth and surprisingly hefty. Finish fades to sweetish breadiness. Overall, a very easy drinker and quite enjoyable.

Taster at brewery. Clear, bright golden pour. adequate white foamy head. . Grainy, bready aroma. Taste continues with clean, grain flavors, light, smooth. Easy drinker.

 

 

16 ounce can poured into a dimpled mug.

L: Amber, clear with chill haze, one finger stark white head with moderate retention.
S: Sweet malty bread, with spicy hops.
T: Full malt but semi-dry, liquid bread with light spicy hop flavors.
F: Light-medium body, slightly creamy with just enough carbonation for a minor crisp finish.
O: Solid Helles in my opinion, refreshing and leaves you wanting another.

A - Slight haze, thin lacing, light carbonation.

S - Honey graham cracker malt with delicate citrus.

T - Has a delicate corn sweet base malt taste with delicate citrus over the top.

M - Big medium body with light carbonation.

O - Heavy, but a nice drinking Heles.

 

A very good local Helles.
Pretty much spot on for the style but with a bit of acidity.
The nose bouquet could be a little more interesting, but worth a go.

 

 

Have you ever heard the adage of "One door closing means the opening of CANother"? The Pizza Boy horizontal became MUCH more involved than I initially imagined! Between long hours at work & not drinking as much as I would like as a result, it was a really protracted affair. It was also CANspirational in that they are based out of Enola, PA, on the west shore of the Susquehanna River, across from Harrisburg. Also on the west shore is Ever Grain in Camp Hill, PA & if that city seems familiar, then you may have been a Book of the Month Club member at one time. Fasten your seat belts as The CANQuest (tm) takes on this undertaking! 2/13.

From the CAN: "HellYes Helles Lager"; "A bright, crisp German[-]style Helles Lager. Soft, malty sweetness is accented by German Hops."

I beCAN by Crack!ing open the vent on this latest 16-fl. oz. CAN. I was heartened when nothing untoward ocCANurred so I CANtinued with a slow, gentle C-Line Glug into one of my newly-procured Pilsner glasses from Ollie's Discount Emporium. This resulted in the formation of two-plus fingers of fizzy, foamy, soapy, bone-white head with limited retention, quickly falling to wisps. Color was a solid-Amber (SRM = > 7, < 9) with NE-quality clarity & my first thought was "BUPGOO"! That is an allusion to the "Howdy Doo-It!" MAD magazine parody from issue #18, in which Bill Elder imagines a powder that, when added to milk, turns it into beer. LOL. Nose was super-sweet, really heavy on the malt. I have a MUCH greater appreciation for Lagers than I once did, but this was pushing my upper limit for tolerance. It was fine for the style, but not my bag. Mouthfeel was thin-to-medium, about on par for the style. The taste was full-on malty & the hops were nowhere to be found. I kind of expected this, given the nose, but it still left me rather cold. Finish had a semi-sweet breadiness that lingered well after the swallow. It was decent, but just not my thing. YMMV.

 

 

 

 

 

Draft offering at the source appears a clear golden yellow color with a white head. It has a very neutral aroma that is soft and subtle with fresh grain and mild accenting fruitiness. The taste is sweet and grainy with slightly fruity alcohol development as more sips are taken. This is light in body with light carbonation but effortlessly drinkable and enjoyable per its style.