Twisted Helles
Frankenmuth Brewery

Twisted HellesTwisted Helles
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From:
Frankenmuth Brewery
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Helles
Ranked #253
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
82
Ranked #24,690
Avg:
3.6 | pDev: 16.11%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
70
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 16, 2024
Added:
Jun 23, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  14
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Ratings by GRPunk:
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Reviewed by GRPunk from Michigan

4.09/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Can poured into a Pilsener glass.

A- Lightly hazed, deep golden body seems to lighten a bit as the haze clears. Moderate-heavy carbonation. Thin, white head drops then reinvents itself throughout the glass as the carbonation continues to rush toward the surface.

S- Lemony as I crack the can. Clean, biscuit-like/bready backbone. Light, spicy hops.

T- Nicely melded combination of flavors. Initial rush of orange pulp and lemon zest, pizza dough from the malts. Some spicy hops to provide balance.

M- Medium body and carbonation. Nice dryness I'd associate with the citrus component.

O- I had high hopes going in as Frankenmuth has proven itself with the German styles. It lived up to my expectations. A real thirst quencher after lounging poolside.

A previous reviewer mentions zest additions. The label mentions lemon and orange flavors. Not sure if it's an addition or just a quality from hopping/yeast. Either way, it works.

Bonus: It's canned and a sub-$9 sixer. I'd buy a case for summer consumption (BBQ/Beach/Ballgames).

Time to fire up the grill and pair another can with some seared meats!
Jun 23, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.63 by brewskis from Indiana

Feb 16, 2024
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Reviewed by SLeffler27 from New York

4.02/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Clear, light gold with lots of fine carbonation randomly rocketing throughout. The four-inch, white head slowly transforms to rocky seafoam, leaving thick, fluffy lace on a Simpli pilsner glass. After adding the final ounce, a cloudy yeast haze falls. Prior to the yeast haze, this is a pretty beer.

The aroma opens with delicate, sweet grains and light floral notes of honeysuckle. Confectioner's sugar follows and there is no DMS. Warmth adds light coriander, lemon pith, and slight cracked pepper.

Mildly sweet upon entry, with the delicate flavor of angel food cake, the finish comes on quickly, adding distinct bitterness and coriander. The balance of malt and hops is nice, especially given the hint of yeast.

Medium to light body with a texture of coarse silk. Mineral qualities are well defined. Alcohol is as expected, and the carbonation is spritzy.

I very much enjoyed this beer and could easily consume several rounds with casual conversation.
Jan 28, 2024
 
Rated: 3.5 by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio

Jun 13, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Mar 05, 2018
 
Rated: 4.1 by Raime from Korea (North)

Jan 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by hopnado from Michigan

Apr 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by QuadriderMX from Michigan

Jan 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Fabiand from Texas

Dec 26, 2015
 
Rated: 2.9 by Marvicsin from California

Nov 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.17 by Stinger80OH from Ohio

Sep 20, 2015
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Rated by NateDyk47 from Michigan

3.68/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
a good summer beer
Sep 12, 2015
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Reviewed by Griffin2 from Virginia

4/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a lemon yellow with a nice white head. It has a sweet smell. It is a very nice helles lager. Very nice sipping beer on a hot day. It is a very enjoyable beer.
Aug 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by cryptichead from Illinois

Aug 14, 2015
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Reviewed by dundeestalacerveza from Michigan

4.65/5  rDev +29.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
First time trying a Frankenmuth product..
Bought a six pack at Food Town of all places..
Overall I thought it was pretty tasty.
Sorry, it's midnight... that's all I got.
Jul 12, 2015
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Reviewed by morris786 from Michigan

3.94/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is a very good beer for whats its intended for. this beer is an outdoors session beer and is very crisp and refreshing. The look is a lightly hazy yellow and reflects the summer season in its glory. I taste notes of orange peel wheat and malts. Very good lager. I would grab one while mowing the lawn or camping.
Jul 12, 2015
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Rated by Rostie from Michigan

1/5  rDev -72.2%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Waitress messed up my flight, I don't think this is the beer she said it was
Jul 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.27 by Big_Mazz

Jun 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.45 by brianbud from Michigan

Jun 13, 2015
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Reviewed by JMoney777 from Michigan

4.69/5  rDev +30.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Out of a can. Smooth taste, no off flavors, no annoying bite, doesn't feel too light or too drying, it's a pretty awesome beer really. Not sure what other people are looking for in a beer, this is a classic with no real issues.

I have a feeling most of the people giving this low ratings prefer more bitter hops. They think that little hops = no flavor. Though this is often the case, this beer still has a lot of flavor, and it is better than most beers of the same variety that rely on the bitter hops gimmick for appeal to the ignorant, foolish masses who consume them.
Jun 04, 2015
Twisted Helles from Frankenmuth Brewery
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 70 ratings