Pale Malty European Lager - Munich Helles
A clean, malty, gold-colored German lager with a smooth grainy-sweet malty flavor and a soft, dry finish. Subtle spicy, floral, or herbal hops and restrained bitterness help keep the balance malty but not sweet, which helps make this beer a refreshing, ev
Flavor Profile: Moderately malty start with the suggestion of sweetness, moderate grainy-sweet malt flavor with a soft, rounded palate impression, supported by a low to medium-low hop bitterness. The finish is soft and dry, not crisp and biting. Low to moderately-low spi
Ingredients: Continental Pilsner malt, traditional German Saazer-type hop varieties, clean German lager yeast.
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Munich Helles Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munster Munch |
55 L | 5.87% | 25.04 | 1.058 | 1.013 | All Grain | 6774 | |
| BahBrincĂ´ Helles |
20.1 L | 5.05% | 26 | 1.050 | 1.012 | All Grain | 5613 | |
| 22: Munich Helles |
5.5 gal | 5.33% | 36.18 | 1.053 | 1.012 | All Grain | 5396 | |
| munich helles |
5.5 gal | 4.93% | 21.22 | 1.050 | 1.013 | All Grain | 4800 | |
| Munich Helles |
5.5 gal | 4.77% | 18.05 | 1.047 | 1.011 | All Grain | 4378 | |
| A Simple Helles |
9 gal | 5.39% | 17.34 | 1.048 | 1.007 | All Grain | 4128 | |
| Fresh POR Ale |
10 L | 4.24% | 28.77 | 1.043 | 1.011 | extract | 3859 | |
| Bavarian Helles |
27 L | 5.08% | 20.69 | 1.048 | 1.010 | All Grain | 3849 | |
| LoDO Helles |
105 L | 5.7% | 15.22 | 1.051 | 1.007 | All Grain | 3430 | |
| Brew it Bru - Munich Helles 23L (Paulaner) |
23 L | 5.01% | 18.93 | 1.046 | 1.007 | All Grain | 3325 |
Newest Munich Helles Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CraftLager Beerdier |
1200 L | 4.59% | 9.29 | 1.045 | 1.010 | All Grain | 21 | |
| Spring Helles |
23 L | 4.64% | 17.5 | 1.043 | 1.007 | All Grain | 29 | |
| Smoked Helles 6gal |
6.5 gal | 5.07% | 23.5 | 1.045 | 1.007 | All Grain | 52 | |
| Hoppy Lager |
20 L | 4.85% | 0 | 1.045 | 1.008 | extract | 48 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
1200 L | 5.46353% | 15.5538 | 1.004 | 1.004 | All Grain | 19 | |
| Festibier |
5.5 gal | 4.87% | 19.41 | 1.049 | 1.012 | extract | 48 | |
| GD |
5.5 gal | 0.08% | 1.93 | 1.001 | 1.000 | extract | 50 | |
| Helles Belles |
6 gal | 5.02% | 21.58 | 1.050 | 1.012 | All Grain | 39 | |
| Munich Helles |
21 L | 5.81% | 0 | 1.053 | 1.009 | BIAB | 45 | |
| SBS Edel-hell Munich Helles (kit) |
5.5 gal | 4.89% | 20.39 | 1.046 | 1.009 | extract | 54 |
Fermentables Used In Munich Helles Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German - Pilsner | 414 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 82% | 8% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 301 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 14% | 2% - 100% | |
| German - Melanoidin | 218 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
25°L
|
37 | 3% | 1% - 10% |
| German - Acidulated Malt | 210 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 0% - 21% |
| German - Vienna | 200 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 14% | 2% - 97% |
| German - Carapils | 140 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 6% | 0% - 30% |
| Weyermann - Pilsner | 130 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.5°L
|
36 | 79% | 6% - 100% |
| German - Bohemian Pilsner | 129 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.9°L
|
38 | 80% | 5% - 100% |
| American - Pilsner | 120 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 78% | 5% - 100% |
| American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 92 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 5% | 1% - 15% |
Hops Used In Munich Helles Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 489 | 3.75 | 46% | 6% - 100% |
| Tettnanger | 202 | 4.5 | 43% | 4% - 100% |
| Saaz | 196 | 3.5 | 42% | 5% - 100% |
| Magnum | 174 | 15 | 36% | 4% - 100% |
| Hallertau Hersbrucker | 139 | 4 | 48% | 12% - 100% |
| Perle | 92 | 8.2 | 37% | 3% - 100% |
| Hallertau Tradition (Germany) | 80 | 5 | 51% | 2% - 100% |
| Domestic Hallertau | 60 | 3.9 | 51% | 8% - 100% |
| Cascade | 45 | 7 | 33% | 3% - 100% |
| Mount Hood | 35 | 4.8 | 41% | 11% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Munich Helles Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German - Carapils | 6 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 52% | 25% - 100% |
| German - Melanoidin | 5 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
25°L
|
37 | 35% | 14% - 50% |
| German - Vienna | 5 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 35% | 25% - 67% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 3 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 75% | 40% - 100% | |
| German - CaraFoam | 3 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 68% | 25% - 100% |
| German - CaraHell | 3 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
11°L
|
34 | 74% | 50% - 100% |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 10L | 2 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
10°L
|
35 | 42% | 33% - 50% |
| American - Pilsner | 2 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 68% | 60% - 77% |
| American - Victory | 2 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
28°L
|
34 | 31% | 12% - 50% |
| American - Vienna | 2 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 58% | 50% - 67% |
Yeasts Used In Munich Helles Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 425 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 110 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Wyeast - Munich Lager 2308 | 74 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Medium | 72% | 48°F | 56°F |
| White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830 | 59 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 76.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
| White Labs - Southern German Lager Yeast WLP838 | 56 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Med-High | 72% | 50°F | 55°F |
| Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest | 54 | Imperial Yeast | Lagers | Medium | 70% | 50°F | 60°F | |
| Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager | 48 | Danstar | Lagers | High | High | 80% | 50°F | 59°F |
| White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833 | 42 | White Labs | Lagers | Med-High | Medium | 73% | 48°F | 55°F |
| White Labs - Munich Helles Yeast WLP860 | 42 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 70% | 48°F | 52°F |
| Wyeast - Bavarian Lager 2206 | 42 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-High | 75% | 46°F | 58°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Munich Helles Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 359 | Water Agt | Mash | 13% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 260 | Water Agt | Mash | 17% | 0% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 239 | Water Agt | Sparge | 73% | 0% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 193 | Water Agt | Mash | 10% | 0% - 57% |
| Whirlfloc | 172 | Water Agt | Boil | 57% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 114 | Water Agt | Mash | 24% | 0% - 100% |
| Irish Moss | 73 | Fining | Boil | 64% | 0% - 100% |
| Phosphoric acid | 59 | Water Agt | Mash | 71% | 0% - 100% |
| Yeast Nutrient | 58 | Water Agt | Boil | 34% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 44 | Water Agt | Mash | 21% | 0% - 100% |