Tegernseer Hell, the quintessential Bavarian Helles Lager. Brewed in the historic Herzoglich Bayerisches Brauhaus Tegernsee (Ducal Bavarian Brewery of Tegernsee), this beer is a liquid testament to centuries of Bavarian brewing tradition, located on the picturesque shores of Lake Tegernsee.
The brewery's history dates back to the Benedictine Monastery of Tegernsee, founded in 746 AD, giving this Helles over a thousand years of brewing pedigree. It is strictly brewed according to the Reinheitsgebot (Bavarian Purity Law of 1516), using only:
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Crystal-clear mountain spring water from the surrounding Alps.
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Selected, high-quality barley malt.
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Noble Hallertau hops.
This commitment to purity and local ingredients results in a beer of extraordinary quality and digestibility.
A classic Munich Helles is all about balance, softness, and drinkability. Tegernseer Hell is the benchmark for the style:
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Appearance: Brilliantly clear, light golden colour with a persistent, fine white head.
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Aroma: Subtle yet complex. Expect clean aromas of freshly baked bread and light honeyed malt, complemented by a delicate floral-spicy note from the noble hops.
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Palate: The first sip is soft, smooth, and full-bodied, featuring a refined malt sweetness that carries bready, cereal characteristics. The bitterness is purposefully low and gentle, offering just enough crispness to balance the malt and provide an exceptionally clean, dry finish.
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Mouthfeel: Exceptionally smooth and round, making it supremely refreshing.
- Serve: Chilled in a traditional
