Weihenstephaner Original Helles
A CLASSIC BAVARIAN HELLES WITH FINE MALT, GENTLE HOPS, FRESH SPICE AND A MILD, REFRESHING FINISH.
Weihenstephaner Original Helles is a traditional Bavarian pale lager from the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, where beer has officially been brewed since 1040.
Light golden and brilliantly clear, it pours with a compact, fine-pored head of white foam. Delicate malt aromas combine with subtle floral hops and pleasantly fresh spice, creating an inviting and balanced bouquet.
A long maturation period gives the beer its smooth, rounded character. Mild and highly drinkable, the palate balances soft malt with gentle hop bitterness before a clean, refreshing finish.
Tasting notes
Delicate malt, floral hops and fresh spice shape the aroma. The smooth, full-bodied palate offers soft cereal sweetness and rounded hop flavour, followed by mild bitterness and a clean, refreshing finish.
Producer: Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Beer: Weihenstephaner Original Helles
Country: Germany
Region: Bavaria
Brewery location: Freising
Beer style: Bavarian Helles lager
Fermentation: Bottom-fermented
Filtration: Filtered
Malt: Light Bavarian barley malt
Hops: Hallertauer Perle
Original gravity: 11.6%
Bitterness: 21 IBU
Colour: Light golden, 6 EBC
Alcohol: 5.1% ABV
Bottle size: 500ml
Case size: 20 × 500ml bottles
Serving temperature: 6–8°C
Calories: 215 kcal per 500ml
Availability: Year-round
Shelf life: 12 months
Perfect serve
Serve at 6–8°C in a clean glass rinsed with fresh, cold water immediately before pouring.
Hold the glass at approximately 45 degrees and pour the beer slowly down its inside wall. Gradually straighten the glass as it fills to create a compact head of fine white foam.
For an authentic presentation, serve in a Weihenstephaner Isar-Seidel lager mug or Trumpf glass.
Food pairing
Weihenstephaner Original Helles pairs particularly well with hearty Bavarian food, poultry, salads, stews and cold dishes.
Bavarian cold meats
Grilled sausages
Roast chicken
Schnitzel
Pork dishes
Fresh salads
Chicken salad
Vegetable stew
Pretzels
Mild cheeses
Potato dishes
Bread and charcuterie
Cold meats and sausages complement its soft malt character, while salads and poultry suit its mild, refreshing profile. Stews, pork dishes and traditional Bavarian snacks are balanced by its gentle hop bitterness and clean finish.
Storage
Store upright in a cool, dark place, ideally at 4–6°C. Protect the bottles from direct sunlight and excessive heat. For the best flavour and condition, consume before the best-before date shown on the packaging.
Dietary and allergen information
Allergens: Contains barley
Gluten: Contains gluten
Vegan: Not confirmed by the producer
Vegetarian: Not confirmed by the producer
Organic: No organic certification stated
Always refer to the bottle and its accompanying packaging for definitive ingredient, allergen and dietary information.
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A CLASSIC BAVARIAN HELLES WITH FINE MALT, GENTLE HOPS, FRESH SPICE AND A MILD, REFRESHING FINISH.
Weihenstephaner Original Helles is a traditional Bavarian pale lager from the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, where beer has officially been brewed since 1040.
Light golden and brilliantly clear, it pours with a compact, fine-pored head of white foam. Delicate malt aromas combine with subtle floral hops and pleasantly fresh spice, creating an inviting and balanced bouquet.
A long maturation period gives the beer its smooth, rounded character. Mild and highly drinkable, the palate balances soft malt with gentle hop bitterness before a clean, refreshing finish.
Tasting notes
Delicate malt, floral hops and fresh spice shape the aroma. The smooth, full-bodied palate offers soft cereal sweetness and rounded hop flavour, followed by mild bitterness and a clean, refreshing finish.
Producer: Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Beer: Weihenstephaner Original Helles
Country: Germany
Region: Bavaria
Brewery location: Freising
Beer style: Bavarian Helles lager
Fermentation: Bottom-fermented
Filtration: Filtered
Malt: Light Bavarian barley malt
Hops: Hallertauer Perle
Original gravity: 11.6%
Bitterness: 21 IBU
Colour: Light golden, 6 EBC
Alcohol: 5.1% ABV
Bottle size: 500ml
Case size: 20 × 500ml bottles
Serving temperature: 6–8°C
Calories: 215 kcal per 500ml
Availability: Year-round
Shelf life: 12 months
Perfect serve
Serve at 6–8°C in a clean glass rinsed with fresh, cold water immediately before pouring.
Hold the glass at approximately 45 degrees and pour the beer slowly down its inside wall. Gradually straighten the glass as it fills to create a compact head of fine white foam.
For an authentic presentation, serve in a Weihenstephaner Isar-Seidel lager mug or Trumpf glass.
Food pairing
Weihenstephaner Original Helles pairs particularly well with hearty Bavarian food, poultry, salads, stews and cold dishes.
Bavarian cold meats
Grilled sausages
Roast chicken
Schnitzel
Pork dishes
Fresh salads
Chicken salad
Vegetable stew
Pretzels
Mild cheeses
Potato dishes
Bread and charcuterie
Cold meats and sausages complement its soft malt character, while salads and poultry suit its mild, refreshing profile. Stews, pork dishes and traditional Bavarian snacks are balanced by its gentle hop bitterness and clean finish.
Storage
Store upright in a cool, dark place, ideally at 4–6°C. Protect the bottles from direct sunlight and excessive heat. For the best flavour and condition, consume before the best-before date shown on the packaging.
Dietary and allergen information
Allergens: Contains barley
Gluten: Contains gluten
Vegan: Not confirmed by the producer
Vegetarian: Not confirmed by the producer
Organic: No organic certification stated
Always refer to the bottle and its accompanying packaging for definitive ingredient, allergen and dietary information.