Helles
Blue Point Brewing Company
- From:
- Blue Point Brewing Company
- New York, United States
- Style:
- Helles
- ABV:
- 4.71%
- Score:
- +2 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.53 | pDev: 10.76%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Feb 19, 2017
- Added:
- Mar 25, 2016
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by metter98 from New York
3.63/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.63/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A: The beer is crystal clear light yellow in color and has a moderate amount of visible carbonation It poured with a short bright white head that died down, leaving only a thin ring of bubbles around the edge of the glass.
S: Light to moderate aromas of bready and cracker malts are present in the nose along with some hints of white grapes.
T: The taste follows the smell, having flavors of cracker malts and notes of white grapes and hints of chalk.
M: It feels medium-bodied and clean on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: With the grapes in the aromas and flavors, this seems to be a little more like a Kölsch than a Helles Lager.
Serving type: bottle
Sep 27, 2016S: Light to moderate aromas of bready and cracker malts are present in the nose along with some hints of white grapes.
T: The taste follows the smell, having flavors of cracker malts and notes of white grapes and hints of chalk.
M: It feels medium-bodied and clean on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: With the grapes in the aromas and flavors, this seems to be a little more like a Kölsch than a Helles Lager.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed by Jacobier10 from New Jersey
3.4/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.4/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
22 oz, bottled on 6/9/2016.
The beer pours clear and deep gold in color, a touch darker than most Helles lagers. Small white head that shows very good retention, thanks to lively carbonation. Earthy noble hops are evident in the aroma, but it's lacking that big whiff of freshly cracked grains that you would usually get from the malt. Light apple, pear, and white grapes that carry over to the flavor as well. The fruit seems a little out of place. Tastes just fine, although it's a little dull and unexciting. None of the ingredients really standout for me. Dry, chalky finish but a bit too heavy and bitter.
If I had tasted this blind I would have guessed it's a poorly-made Kolsch. It's not a bad tasting beer, but instead of showcasing the malt like a Helles does so well, there is too much of a fruity character and I'm left wanting more of a clean lager feel. Not recommended but glad I gave it a try.
Sep 18, 2016The beer pours clear and deep gold in color, a touch darker than most Helles lagers. Small white head that shows very good retention, thanks to lively carbonation. Earthy noble hops are evident in the aroma, but it's lacking that big whiff of freshly cracked grains that you would usually get from the malt. Light apple, pear, and white grapes that carry over to the flavor as well. The fruit seems a little out of place. Tastes just fine, although it's a little dull and unexciting. None of the ingredients really standout for me. Dry, chalky finish but a bit too heavy and bitter.
If I had tasted this blind I would have guessed it's a poorly-made Kolsch. It's not a bad tasting beer, but instead of showcasing the malt like a Helles does so well, there is too much of a fruity character and I'm left wanting more of a clean lager feel. Not recommended but glad I gave it a try.
Reviewed by moodenba from New York
3.96/5 rDev +12.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.25
3.96/5 rDev +12.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.25
Growler of Blue Point Helles purchased at the brewery 8/11/2016. Alcohol 4.7%.
Poured from the fridge (40 degrees F) into a highball glass. Pale brew with modest head which fades quickly. No lacing here. Nice aroma of noble hops. Spritzy carbonation is the first sensation on the first sip. Swirled the beer to reduce the carbonation. Flavor is primarily of hops with a slight dry malt body. As the carbonation fades, the tasty noble hop character comes forward -- fine finish. A beer I'd classify more as a Pils. In my opinion, there aren't many good European style lagers (imported or domestic!) on the market An excellent entry from Blue Point that should find a market.
Aug 13, 2016Poured from the fridge (40 degrees F) into a highball glass. Pale brew with modest head which fades quickly. No lacing here. Nice aroma of noble hops. Spritzy carbonation is the first sensation on the first sip. Swirled the beer to reduce the carbonation. Flavor is primarily of hops with a slight dry malt body. As the carbonation fades, the tasty noble hop character comes forward -- fine finish. A beer I'd classify more as a Pils. In my opinion, there aren't many good European style lagers (imported or domestic!) on the market An excellent entry from Blue Point that should find a market.
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