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Landwehr-Bräu Hell on tap

Landwehr-Bräu Hell is a malt forward golden brew with a grainy palate and lingering semi-dry finish. On tap at the Landwehr am Turm in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

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Roth Helles on tap

Roth Helles is particularly hoppy for the stye on tap at Zum Roth and if you've been unimpressed with it in bottled form, give it a go here and you won't be disappointed.

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Spessart Räuberchen Hell bottle

Spessart Hell is a great looking malt forward example of the style with a nice light grain element and clean semi-dry finish.

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Martinsbräu Export

Martinsbräu Export is balanced malt forward session beer with fair hopping, making for a moreish semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.

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Martinsbräu Helles

Martinsbräu Helles is balanced malt forward session beer with just enough dryness despite what seems low hopping.

Böheim Helles on tap

Böheim Helles is a balanced unfiltered light beer with a lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.

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Maisel & Friends Hoppy Hell

Maisel & Friends Hoppy Hell is their Craft Beer take on a Helles with a balanced citrusy palate and lingering semi-dry finish.

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Haberstumpf Hell

Haberstumpf Hell is a surprising unfiltered amber ale-like fruity brew with a lingering semi-dry finish. It's a touch thin on flavor but pleasant enough.

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Will-Bräu Helles

Will-Bräu Helles is a textbook malt forward session beer with a grainy nose and palate before a clean, semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.

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Strecks Brauhaus Bio Helles

Strecks Brauhaus Bio Helles is a balanced example of the style with a lightly grainy nose and hoppier palate than befits a true Helles. That said, it's got an easy drinkability that everyone will find appealing.