Weihenstephaner Helles - 2021 USA Debut?

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  1. jonphisher

    jonphisher Grand Pooh-Bah (3,850) Aug 9, 2015 New Jersey
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    whose this guy think he is John Kimmich?
     
    #21 jonphisher, Nov 13, 2020
  2. Jacobier10

    Jacobier10 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,102) Feb 23, 2004 New Jersey
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    Drinking Helles from a teku should be a punishable offense. :grin:
     
    #22 Jacobier10, Nov 13, 2020
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  3. KS_Augsburg

    KS_Augsburg Zealot (614) Jul 29, 2018 Illinois
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    Amazing beer that Helles, had it this summer in Munich. Hopefully this will be offered in the US. Freshness is king, therefore: a risk, in particular to these lighter beer with their subtle flavors.
     
    #23 KS_Augsburg, Nov 13, 2020
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  4. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    How in the..? :astonished:
     
    #24 steveh, Nov 13, 2020
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  5. officerbill

    officerbill Pooh-Bah (2,228) Feb 9, 2019 New York
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    It was Munich, North Dakota; there was some confusion in the shipping address :wink:
     
    #25 officerbill, Nov 13, 2020
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  6. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    If it comes, I will drink.
     
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  7. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    I thought the same thing. Interesting choice of glassware.

    However it looks like maybe he was just using it as a tasting glass for a smaller pour to get his nose in there. Notice the full pour went into the Willibecher.
     
    #27 AlcahueteJ, Nov 13, 2020
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  8. M-Fox24

    M-Fox24 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,941) Mar 17, 2013 New Jersey
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    Precisely, and pretty sure @Jacobier10 was just ribbing, as the brand ambassador is (certainly) using the stem for funnel notation
     
    #28 M-Fox24, Nov 13, 2020
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  9. Tilley4

    Tilley4 Pooh-Bah (2,811) Nov 13, 2007 Tennessee
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    Will definitely purchase if I come across... i love everything they do
     
    #29 Tilley4, Nov 14, 2020
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  10. rolltide8425

    rolltide8425 Pooh-Bah (2,470) Feb 18, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Sign me up
     
    #30 rolltide8425, Nov 14, 2020
  11. jkrich

    jkrich Pooh-Bah (1,878) Nov 1, 2001 Florida
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    Finally...something to look forward to in 2021. This is indeed an excellent brewery, and I know the Helles will be very good if not at the very top for the style.
     
    #31 jkrich, Nov 15, 2020
  12. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Pump the brakes -- we're still not sure it's coming stateside.
     
    #32 steveh, Nov 15, 2020
  13. crazyspicychef

    crazyspicychef Pooh-Bah (2,341) Sep 27, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Yes. Please. I'd love a great Helles. I'm so sick of IPA's, pastry stouts, Gose and sours!
     
    #33 crazyspicychef, Nov 15, 2020
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  14. KentT

    KentT Pundit (839) Oct 15, 2008 Tennessee

    I'm on the Highway to Helles for a 6 of this!!!
     
    #34 KentT, Nov 17, 2020
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  15. anfield86

    anfield86 Pooh-Bah (2,606) Nov 21, 2006 New Jersey
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    #35 anfield86, Nov 17, 2020
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  16. lastmango

    lastmango Maven (1,487) Dec 11, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Got some Original and Vitus in my garage. I see from other posts that the new Helles has a little less ABV and IBU. I love the Original but would like to try the new Helles. So . . . bring it on!
     
    #36 lastmango, Nov 17, 2020
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  17. EmperorBatman

    EmperorBatman Zealot (741) Mar 16, 2018 Tennessee

    I wish they’d import their Dunkel.

    It’s interesting how Saphir hops have really exploded in the German and Austrian beer scene. I really enjoyed Stiegl’s reformulated Pils which features Saphir hops - wish I could find more beers like it here.
     
    #37 EmperorBatman, Nov 18, 2020
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  18. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    It's weird, in some beers I like Saphir, in others I don't. I wonder how brewers are using it differently -- or is it just a variance in crops, IBU, freshness?
     
    #38 steveh, Nov 18, 2020
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  19. EmperorBatman

    EmperorBatman Zealot (741) Mar 16, 2018 Tennessee

    It could be pretty finicky to use, like a lot of modern hops, and you have to add it only at precise times and temperatures to get the full aroma and flavor from it. Would love to hear from a professional or home brewer on here who has used that hop before and get their opinion.
     
    #39 EmperorBatman, Nov 18, 2020
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  20. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    And I've liked it in beers from traditional and experienced breweries, not so much from American craft brewers... coincidence?
     
    #40 steveh, Nov 18, 2020
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