NOBLE / FLORAL / SPICE
HALLERTAUER HELLES
Hallertau grown hops have a very long history in German lagers and its aromatic and flavor properties help to describe generations of beers from the area. Helles (meaning bright, light or pale in German) is an bright green aromatic hop with an alpha acid rating at 6%-7%.
The Hallertau varieties are considered noble hops. This designation also fits Tettnanger, Spalt and Saaz and refers to their high amounts of humulene, and low amounts of alpha acids. These varieties also have high aromatic qualities. Helles has spicy aroma. It is useful any time during the brewing process but is more favorable for late additions or dry hopping.
