 Silphium (1939), Lansing, Michigan, USA
Oct 9, 2005 On tap at Kraftbrau. Slightly hazy yellow body, thin off-white head. Light, sweet, biscuity aroma with grassy hops. Biscuity, grassy body with light sweetness, flavorful and crisp, with the "lemon and cookies" I expect in the better examples of this style. Light beer that is pleasing and tasty, and complex in its own right. It can be done, and Kraftbrau nailed this one.
AustinMilbarge (681), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Dec 23, 2004 That fuzzy, saaz hops mouthfeel is good. Sour, but well balanced. I didn’t get too much citrus, but all together, atmosphere and beer came together for a good experience.
thehoff (511), Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Nov 20, 2003 Pale orange hefeweizen look to the beer with a very frothy white head attached. Smells much like an IPA, grapefruit peel, coriander, slight banana/bubble gum. Very nice flavor. Some apple peel, a sourness in the back of the mouth, tangy, slightly citrusy, almost like the tang of lemonade presugared. Interesting because I can't recall ever having a Helles before and really don't know what to expect from the style. Hopefully this is what is expected. Enjoyable.
LiebeBier (721), RIchmond, Virginia, USA
Jun 23, 2003 Beautiful beer. Nice white head. Smells like Deutshland. Very malty flavor. An awesome tasting beer.
PhillyBeer2112 (1748), Orange Park, Florida, USA
May 14, 2003 Dark yellow and slightly hazy with a small head. Earthy spicy hop aroma and flavor, and strangely: notes of banana and phenols?! Almost like a Bavarian weizen mixed with Helles. Weird and unique but not bad. Sweetish flavor and balanced, almost alkaline finish - do I detect some lychee or corn like DMS components?
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