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Description:
The Helles style was first brewed in Munich in 1895 and is now the most popular beer style in all of Germany. Like the classic German Helles style, Leinenkugel’s® Helles Yeah™ is an easy-drinking, everyday beer but ours is brewed with American hops for a bolder taste, brighter aroma and snappy clean finish. (Description provided by company)
Helles Yeah used to be marketed under the name "Hoppin' Helles."
Beer Style:
ABV:
5.50% ABV
Availability Frequency:
year-round
Containers Available:
bottle
Locations Where Available:
nationwide
Store/Serve Temperature:
40-44 degrees F
Comments
Helles Yes!
Pours a clear golden amber, with one finger head. Good retention and lacing.
Nose is hoppy with a little malt undertones. Piney and citrus hops with some grassy notes as well. Taste is fairly balanced, herbal and pine hops predominate, citrus and malt also present. A lingering piney aftertaste. Moderate body and moderate high carbonation.
The herbs and citrus in this beer really make it taste like spring - but it does have some very assertive flavors.
Helles Yeah was aptly previously named Hoppin' Helles
Helles Yeah poured out a brilliant gold with ample bubbles and a finger-thick white head. The head melted away to a film that clung to the glass when I drank.
It smells of pine, lemon, and a bit a sugar.
Leinenkugel's helles is fairly balanced with a slight advantage to the bitter hops. The malt is noticeable and doesn't give way to the hops all that easily and does stand out more in the lingering aftertaste.
This beer is a bit on the thin side but the carbonation I saw is just as evident on the tongue as it is with the eyes.