Brauerei VELTINS Helles Zitrönken

Name: Brauerei VELTINS Helles Zitrönken
Brand: Beer
SKU: 694ab8e41603da7379dbf815
Rating: 3.39 (2199 reviews)

Shandy / Radler 2 º 15 IBU

Veltins

This refreshing Fruit Beer presents as a classic Naturradler, blending a clean Helles base with vibrant, natural lemon juice. The sensory profile is dominated by zesty, sun-ripened citrus notes that lean toward fresh-squeezed lemon juice rather than artificial syrups. Beneath the citrus, a delicate backbone of Pilsner malt offers hints of lightly toasted cracker and sweet grain. The low alcohol content emphasizes its summer appeal, finishing exceptionally clean and crisp with a thirst-quenching tartness. It is designed for maximum drinkability, balancing the mild sweetness of the fruit with the subtle, herbal hop presence characteristic of traditional German brewing.

Appearance. Pale straw to light yellow (2-4 SRM). Features a persistent, frothy white head with moderate lacing. The beer is intentionally naturtrüb, showing a distinct, uniform cloudiness from the addition of natural lemon juice.

Aroma. High intensity of fresh, zesty lemon peel and pulp. The fruit character is natural and dominant but permits the base beer's moderate-low grainy-sweet Pilsner malt character to emerge. Hop aroma is very low, showing only a faint herbal note. Clean fermentation profile with no significant esters.

Taste. Initial impression is a bright burst of tart lemon acidity balanced by a mild sugary sweetness. Medium-low malt flavors of cracker and bread provide a foundation. Hop bitterness is very low, serving only to prevent the finish from being cloying. The lemon flavor is authentic, avoiding candy-like notes, and finishes short and clean with a refreshing, slightly tart citrus aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Light-bodied and highly effervescent. Carbonation is high and prickly, enhancing the refreshing quality. No alcohol warmth is detectable given the 2% ABV. Very smooth, with a slight creaminess from the haze, and no astringency.

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