Helles

Helles is a type of German beer - light yellow in colour, hence the name "hell" for "light". The British equivalent name is "lager". The plural of Helles is "Helle". To order one beer say, "Ein Helles, bitte". To order two beers say, "Zwei Helle, bitte".

Down in Munich the most popular brand of Helles is Augustiner.

Helles is the German word for "pale beer". This might be called "lager" in the UK.

The beer is clear and pale yellow in colour. As per the German "Reinheitsgebot" (or "purity law") there are only four ingredients: water, hops, barley, and yeast.

In Munich a Helles is often watered down with lemonade to make Radler.

Other types of beer available in Munich are Pils and Weißbier.

One Maß of Helles (i.e. one litre) costs around €6.70. A half litre costs between €2.80 and €3.50 (these are prices accurate as of the year 2005).

Munich's favourite Helles beer is generally considered to be Augustiner. Other well-known local breweries are Loewenbraeu, Paulaner, Hofbraeu, and Spaten.

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