Spaten Münchner Hell (Premium Lager) - Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu

DarthMalt

Virginia

3.63/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Provided the skunks stayed home, this beer presents itself with a slight hoppy aroma, which holds at about that same level throughout the beer. The sweetness is less than that of, say, Hacker-Pschorr Edelhell and it seems a bit more watery too, but that is not to say it detracts from the flavor, and it is definitely more hoppy (as far as hops for Helles goes).

The taste and drinkability are inversely proportional to hunger and thirst, but after one, it is easy to get back into it for good session drinking.

But G.D. those green bottles!!!!!!!! GRRRRRR!!!!!
The six-pack I had went from the sublime to the ridiculous. You could actually taste which corner of the pack was sitting closest to the refrigerator lightbulb. Hate that!

I think I'm buying greenies by the case from now on.

Serving type: bottle

07-27-2002 13:30:33 | More by DarthMalt

Longstaff

Massachusetts

3.93/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Very light appearence with whiter than white head. Sweetish tasting but the malt profile is somewhat lacking in flavor. Goes down easy with a creamy mouthfeel. Finish is crisp with a little hop flavor and almost no bitterness. A good alternative to American macroswill.

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2002 12:23:08 | More by Longstaff

Jdiddy

Rhode Island

3.7/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

This was a good average lager. Not much head. Tasted very similat ro Stella Artois which I quite like. A very drinkable beer. Like a German Budweiser buy MUCH better.

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2002 08:40:08 | More by Jdiddy

ElGuapo

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

quality munich lager. goes down great, a bit light and very smooth. it is not up there with the hacker-pschorr, but it is a fine example of a good german brew

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2002 20:06:43 | More by ElGuapo

ADR

Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Clear yellow-gold color, 1/4 inch head in a Pilsner glass that's decently persistent. Slightly nutty aroma. Light-bodied, malt is unobtrusive but hops are well balanced and lend just a touch of crispness. No annoying skunk. Pleasant finish, a little honey sweetness. I was looking for more grain or nut characteristics. Not a ton of memories here but a very drinkable beer.

Serving type: bottle

07-08-2002 08:24:16 | More by ADR

StevieW

Florida

3.23/5  rDev -12.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Golden yellow in color, with highly carbonated fizzy white head. Bitter hop smell mixed with some malty sweetness, made smell like beer. Taste was somewhat malty and sweet, but the bitterness lingered to long, and was off. Too bitter to be balanced. Light to medium bodied. Easy to drink, but not a beer to really go back to for a while.......

Serving type: bottle

07-07-2002 14:44:06 | More by StevieW

goindownsouth

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

A very nice example of what a German brew is and should be. It is very refreshing and aromatic at the nose. From the very inital sip to the very last, it is extremely consistent and user-friendly. The head is light, yet still lightly omnipresent. The aroma of the earthy malt and hops are a fantastic match with all foods German, particularly with pork and sauerkraut. Well worth seeking out! Prost!

Serving type: on-tap

07-07-2002 05:52:45 | More by goindownsouth

frank4sail

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Gold in color, malty slightly sweet nose. White head.Very smooth malty feel in the mouth. Some hop nobility. Not very good head retention. Slightly above average for the style. This was a dissapointment taste wise. Not really alot there to comment on...

Serving type: bottle

06-21-2002 11:15:39 | More by frank4sail

AaronRed

New York

3.88/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

One of the basic fine German lagers. Always available, reliable (unless it has been sitting to long in the store). It has a nice golden color with white head. Crips tasting, with lingering bitterness, but with enough smoothness for balance. It a beer for everyday consupmtion. Maybe this is the mass-produced version of German Bud, but at least it is good.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2002 18:44:28 | More by AaronRed

jackndan

Illinois

4.15/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Spaten Premium: Very nice example of the classic German taste. Pale golden beer with a pure white head. The aroma reminded me of skunk, but the taste of the beer was anything but. Sweet taste, with a pleasant sour follow through and a hoppy dry, absolutely clean finish. Very nice and very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2002 19:44:11 | More by jackndan

psugrad98

Pennsylvania

3.55/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Above average for an American Beer, slightly below average for a German brew. Moderatly malty with a slightly hoppy aftertaste. Goes down pretty smooth. What middle-age, balding men from Germany drink after mowing THIER lawn.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2002 19:47:23 | More by psugrad98

packetknife

Idaho

3.3/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Light lager. Nice thicker than expected head. Not too intrusive but doesn't lack character. Could go well with a meal I suspect but I had it alone. Reminds me of wonderbread on the nose.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2002 10:35:46 | More by packetknife

John

New York

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap this is a fine refreshing lager. Bread like aroma, puffy off white head. Sturdy malt backbone balanced by a welcome spicy hop flavor. Good for washing down a meal or alone as a thirst quencher.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2002 10:38:14 | More by John

WilliamPhilaPa

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Nice fluffy white head, frothy, initially head takes the larger part of the glass, then mostly diminished in a few seconds. Body is light white gold, or platinum in color, or as I say spaten-num. The aroma has very light malt & hop notes/ herbs & grain smell. Flavor is lightly sweet. Finish is moderately bitter. It has over the top carbonation. Overall a very drinkable brew, and surely a change of pace as far as lagers go.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2002 22:02:54 | More by WilliamPhilaPa

Jordan

California

3.2/5  rDev -13%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

First surprize came, when I poured it into my glass. Very white, like champagne, the head was thick and creamy. Most of the emphasis is on the malt. A few raw barley notes. Crisp bite at start, creamy aftertaste. Don't enjoy many lagers, but this one is special. Delicious!

Serving type: bottle

11-08-2001 00:01:13 | More by Jordan