Helles lager beers offer a touch of sweetness that balance a measurable addition of spicy German hop flavor and light bitterness. The malt character is soft and bready, making it a terrific complement to light dishes such as salad or fresh shellfish, like clams.5 Mar 2020
“Helles Lager is the ultimate well-balanced beer, combining subtle maltiness, tingling noble hop character, but not hoppy, brilliant clarity, and an extremely clean yeast contribution.” Like most German lagers, there's a true refreshing quality in a good Helles lager.20 Apr 2021