1.4 AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 3/10 PALATE 1/5 OVERALL 5/20
UPDATED: NOV 5, 2006 Draft at the brewpub, 10/28/06: Helles? This is orange-copper, the darkest helles I’ve ever seen. (Hey, call the beer whatever you want, but check a style guide. Auf Deutsch, Helles=Light, Dunkel=Dark). Again, zero head, zero carbonation. Almost like a sour orange soda. Unimpressed.
2.8 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
On tap at Alt Platz. Golden in color with an off-white head. Aroma was bready with a touch of hops lurking around. Flavor was a combination of yeast and sweet malt.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 17/20
Once again the Platz delivers! Had an hour to kill so I stopped by- Glad I did. This is a definate off the beaten path brew. A helles(german for clear) Not many styles like this one but rest assured it is grand! Pours a nice creamy white head with excellent release of aroma, fruity citrus notes- perfect carbonation, just enough to release the aroma- not soapy- first a slight hop bite then an overature of malty sweetness.
With a finish that is to be reckoned wth.
These go down oh so easliy- perfect compliment to the pretzels ordered with the brew, a salty sweet affair. Not had one helluva helles like this since Austria many years back. A perfect rendition of the Bavarian style. A must have again!!!!
The Alt Platz , Das Güte Platz!!!!!!!�
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
On tap with Immy at brewpub. Dark gold, golden ale, foamy white head. Fruity aroma of apple and pear with slight notes of bread. Flavor much the same, sweet malty fresh fruit, medium to heavy body. Very easy drinking.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
On tap at the brewpub. Clear deep gold with an off white head. Nose is bready with a light hoppiness. Bready, biscuity flavor, sweet malt. Even malty finish. Nice.
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