Style: Helles

ABV: 5.0 IBU: 20.0

93/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	19
Mouthfeel:	4

Surly Brewing Co Hell

What the brewers say

"A pale-gold lager with bready malt and floral hops aromas and flavors."

What our panel thought

"A pronounced hops bitterness on the finish is bracing and almost drowns out the malt profile. Still, for those looking for a helles with hops, this will satisfy. Traditionalists might bemoan the end result. It's hard to have more than two."

What our editors thought

"Faint wildflowers and a touch of honey sweetness on the nose. The sip is carbonic and light with an ever-so-slight and palate-cleansing bitterness that makes for a perfect ending."

Review printed in: Lagers + Sours (June-July 2019) (View All Issues)

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