Style: Helles

ABV: 4.9 IBU: 16.0

99/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 20
Mouthfeel: 5

Gold Dot Gold Dot Helles Lager

What the brewers say

“Made with a single-variety German pale barley coupled with a blend of our favorite low-alpha hops from the Hallertau region.”

What our panel thought

“Brilliant straw-yellow color with sticky, soapy white foam. Light, herbaceous Noble hop character with a slight cracker note. Flavorful honey notes and delicate floral hops lead to a well-rounded finish. Leaves you wanting another glass.”

What our editors thought

“Very subtle nose dials the floral and herbal notes back. It’s tough to discern individual notes, but a general bready tone underscores these very light top notes. That exquisite balance extends into the flavor, where the malt pulls a compelling magic trick—it’s convincing in its fullness yet remains nimble as it darts from the palate as quickly as it appeared.”

Review printed in: Lager Levels Up (Fall 2024) (View All Issues)


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Breakside Brewery The Sublime Helles Lager

“A slight sulfur note up front with a grassy, earthy hop character well matched with some bready character. Flavors are the same but very light and balanced. Balanced mouthfeel. Clean, crisp finish with a touch of sweetness.”

Russian River Brewing Company Velvet Glow

“Classic aromas of soft bread and Noble hops, reminiscent of crushed Mexican oregano. Touch of sulfur in the taste, clean and lean. Balancing hop bitterness, fresh warm bread rolls, spritzy carbonation. Quickly dissipates and leaves a clean impression.”

Gold Dot Export Lager

“Light corn malt. Medium-light water cracker and bread malt aroma and flavor with low herbal-floral hops and low hop bitterness. Clean and refreshing with low sulfur notes. Crisp, dry finish with light red apple and grainy malt notes.”

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