Munich Helles

Munich Helles is an German Lager beer style. Brewers Association category: Munich-Style Helles. It typically presents as pale to gold.

Notes: Many beer brands known as Austrian-Style Maerzen are nearly indistinguishable from Munich-Style Helles and are appropriately categorized here.

ABV: 4.8%-5.6%
IBU: 15-25
OG: 1.044-1.048
FG: 1.008-1.012

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:4.8%-5.6%

ABW:3.8%-4.4%

IBU:15-25

Perceived Bitterness:

Low, derived from European noble-type hops.

Color & Appearance

Color:

Pale to gold

Clarity:

Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.044-1.048

Original Gravity °P:11-11.9

Final Gravity:1.008-1.012

Final Gravity °P:2.1-3.1

Body:

Low to medium

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Malt aroma and flavor are pronounced. Low levels of yeast-produced sulfur aromas and flavors may be present. Malt character may contain light biscuit attributes. There should be no caramel character.

Hop Profile:

Hop aroma is not present to low. Hop flavor is very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.

Fermentation Character:

Fruity esters, DMS, and diacetyl should not be present. A very low level of DMS and/or sulfur attributes may be present (but not required) and in balance with other attributes.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.