I've seen it described as a North German Pilsener (like a Beck's, as opposed
to Bohemian pilseners like Pilsener Urquell.) But it doesn't seem hoppy
enough to be a pils.

I've also seen it described as a Muencher Helles. But it tastes much drier
to me than the Spaten, which is the original helles.


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Henry Eichel