Helles

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  1. TopherBreski

    TopherBreski Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2015 New Jersey

    hello, before Beer Hunt crapped out I had over 400 different craft beers and have probably added a good 20 since joining BA. I also have had a ton of different German beers and have never heard of Helles. I see it's starting to get popular here in Jersey so I tried Leinenkugels' and it's garbage. I rated it 1.2. Is this a great style of beer or did Leinenkugels screw this up? If so, any Helles suggestions?
     
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  2. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
    In Memoriam

    Victory Helles Lager.

    Also you can go to the Beer Styles and pick the Helles category. There's a link there that orders the list based on how high their rating score on here is. Start at the top and try what you can find.
     
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  3. ceeg

    ceeg Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2010 New York

    Schlenkerla
    Mahr's
    Augustiner

    Germans, baby!!
     
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  4. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    It's probably worth noting that the Schlenkerla has a discernible smoked character, delicious as it is.

    You can't go wrong with the big 'Munich' breweries either: Hacker Pschorr, Spaten, Hofbrau and Paulaner, but get the green bottles from a sealed case (Spaten and Hofbrau).

    Ayinger is also always reliable.
     
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  5. hillind

    hillind Savant (1,007) Apr 24, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I'll second Victory Helles. Sly Fox is good too.
     
    #5 hillind, Jun 12, 2015
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  6. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

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  7. ceeg

    ceeg Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2010 New York

    I'm so thirsty!
     
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  8. Chewy_Donisi

    Chewy_Donisi Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2015 Florida

    helles=light. its just a term used to describe beer coloration. cigar city hotter than helles is on point
     
    #8 Chewy_Donisi, Jun 12, 2015
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  9. eatabagofbooger

    eatabagofbooger Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon

    Good Helles lagers are amongst my favourite beers, but it seems like they're really hard to get right. The best I've had in the states are from Buoy (which is draft only in Oregon, and seasonal at that, so good luck finding it) and Andechs (much easier to come by; just make sure you seek out a fresh shipment).
     
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  10. ESHBG

    ESHBG Pooh-Bah (2,099) Jul 30, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    One of my favorite styles of beer and glad to see it getting a bit of love lately, even the Rock Bottom in my area is brewing a pretty solid Helles now. When I need a break from hop bombs and/or just want a tasty refreshing beer, a Helles (or a Pilsner) always hits the spot!

    For locals [to me] I like Victory, Sly Fox and Stoudts. For as much as I enjoy this style oddly enough I haven't explored it too much and stick to those three often, I definitely need to branch out a little more.
     
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  11. Jeffreysan

    Jeffreysan Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2013 Virginia

    ^ This! Augustiner is probably my favorite Helles, period!
     
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  12. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,800) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    Weihenstephaner Original Premium is about as solid a Helles Lager as you'll find.
     
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  13. mikevanatta

    mikevanatta Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2014 Minnesota

    Surly Hell is excellent
     
    #13 mikevanatta, Jun 12, 2015
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  14. Jacobier10

    Jacobier10 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,102) Feb 23, 2004 New Jersey
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    Personally, I haven't been a fan of any Leinenkugel beers I've tried. Schlenkerla Helles is one of my favorite beers on the planet. For a great local option, Sly Fox Helles is readily available in NJ. Southern Tier Where the Helles Summer is also great, but it's a seasonal.
     
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  15. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
    Pooh-Bah

    Where in NJ?


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  16. Gutes_Bier

    Gutes_Bier Maven (1,363) Jul 31, 2011 Germany

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    Yum yum yum!
     
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  17. Valleyview06

    Valleyview06 Pundit (850) Oct 13, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Rock Bottom in K of P?
     
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  18. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I have a couple of Helles beers this year that were new to me that I thought were very good; from Southern Tier and Ninkasi.

    Cheers!
     
    #18 JackHorzempa, Jun 12, 2015
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  19. PGD120

    PGD120 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2015 New Jersey

    a local NJ one thats good is from HighPoint (Ramstein) Brewing in Butler, if youre in North Jersey. its called their Golden Lager
     
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  20. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    +1
     
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