Hoche La Tête is a refined Munich Helles that showcases the elegant balance between Continental Pilsner malt and traditional German hops. This collaboration with Mutoïde pours a brilliant pale gold with a persistent, creamy white head. The aroma is dominated by moderate grainy-sweet malt, accented by low floral and herbal hop notes. On the palate, it delivers a soft, rounded impression with a gentle sweetness that transitions into a clean, dry finish. The bitterness is restrained, ensuring the malt character remains the focal point while maintaining high drinkability. This lager epitomizes the smooth, well-lagered character expected of the style.
Appearance.Pale gold (approx. 4 SRM) with brilliant clarity. It features a persistent, creamy white head with excellent retention.
Aroma.Moderate intensity with a clean, grainy-sweet malt profile. Low herbal and spicy hop aroma. Fermentation is clean with no esters or diacetyl, allowing the malt to dominate the balance.
Taste.Initial moderately malty flavor with a suggestion of grain-like sweetness. Low floral and spicy hop flavors support the malt. Bitterness is low to medium-low, leading to a soft and dry finish rather than a crisp or biting one. Clean fermentation profile with a lingering malty aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with moderate carbonation. It possesses a smooth, well-lagered texture with no harshness or astringency and a subtle, well-integrated alcohol presence.