California Über Helles - Tired Hands Brewing Company

eagles22

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

01-14-2013 02:51:17 | More by eagles22

Quackus

New York

4/5  rDev -5.9%

04-01-2013 19:22:21 | More by Quackus

dcolatriano

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +17.6%

03-11-2013 14:10:19 | More by dcolatriano

ShanePB

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev 0%

03-01-2013 13:49:37 | More by ShanePB

oglmcdgl

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -5.9%

02-26-2013 06:32:51 | More by oglmcdgl

phishphorce

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev 0%

02-18-2013 07:44:06 | More by phishphorce

callmemickey

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -5.9%

01-31-2013 23:01:07 | More by callmemickey

afksports

New York

4.25/5  rDev 0%

01-29-2013 22:19:20 | More by afksports

Retail1LO

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -17.6%

01-29-2013 16:40:24 | More by Retail1LO

comfortablynirm

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev 0%

01-27-2013 05:24:55 | More by comfortablynirm

LarryK

New York

5/5  rDev +17.6%

01-23-2013 13:55:21 | More by LarryK

dunix

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev 0%

01-20-2013 23:13:26 | More by dunix

Blanco

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -17.6%

01-19-2013 05:37:05 | More by Blanco

tsblack05

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -5.9%

01-19-2013 03:56:35 | More by tsblack05

aimeethebrewer

Michigan

4/5  rDev -5.9%

01-18-2013 03:40:56 | More by aimeethebrewer

Thorpe429

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev 0%

01-16-2013 14:37:01 | More by Thorpe429

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

First had: on tap at the brewpub

Hazy, golden-amber pour, with a frothy white head that retained well and laced the glass. Caramel malts in the nose with a nice balance of grassy hops. More hoppy than you'd expect for the style, perhaps. Taste is crisp and grassy, mellow fruity sweetness with a touch of honey, bready, caramel malts, slightly bittering hop finish. Light-medium body and super drinkable. For a style I don't frequently drink, I could easily throw back a few of these in a session. Then again, it's not your typical helles.

Serving type: on-tap

01-14-2013 00:58:03 | More by Rifugium

yourefragile

District of Columbia

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

01-13-2013 21:38:43 | More by yourefragile

oline73

Maryland

4.06/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured from the growler into a tasting goblet.

Appearance: Pours a clear golden amber color with a layer of off white head that fades to a ring around the pour.

Smell: This one is a bit hoppy, but there is a strong herbal presence along with the hops. The malt is just a bit fruity.

Taste: Sweet up front from the malt but then the herbal and citrus peel hops show up and boy are then nice. The finish is bitter from the hops.

Mouthfeel: The body is medium with lots of tingly carbonation and a dry finish.

Overall: This was a nice hopped up beer, but there was a good amount going on behind the bitterness. My first beer from Tired Hands but it won't be my last.

Serving type: growler

01-10-2013 22:08:21 | More by oline73

orangesol

Pennsylvania

4.28/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Reviewed from notes.

A - Pours golden yellow with a nice one finger tall white head, dissipating down to a light film, leaving spotty trails of lace down parts of the glass. This version is a little darker than the Pizza Boy version, probably from the direct fire system.

S - Smells of pale malt, pungent grassy hops and a dash of tropical fruit. The hops are not shy in this one. Very nice nose from start to finish. It compares quite favorably to its sister beer.

T - Stars off with an intense grassy hop bite slowly giving way to some chewy pale malt and dulled tropical fruit. Finish is a little chewy with plenty of lingering bitterness. Almost identical here as well, maybe a small difference in overall feel in favor of this version.

M - Medium-Light body with moderate carbonation. Smooth, slightly chewy feel with plenty of bitterness. This version possesses the superior feel, it is just a touch smoother.

O - I am a sucker for these hoppy lagers so I really like both of these versions. It is very easy to consume yet still very flavorful. I do like the Tired Hands version by the slightest of margins, because of its smoother more rounded taste/feel.

Serving type: on-tap

01-10-2013 13:56:16 | More by orangesol

ygtbsm94

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev 0%

01-10-2013 07:18:08 | More by ygtbsm94

aorloski

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

01-08-2013 14:17:02 | More by aorloski

SPRichard

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev 0%

01-07-2013 23:00:57 | More by SPRichard

rondufresne

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev 0%

01-07-2013 19:23:49 | More by rondufresne

Huhzubendah

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to Kevin for sharing.

The beer is golden and clear with a small white head. The aroma offers hops, light pine and floral notes. Nice flavor. Highly drinkable. Lingering hop and floral toes. Light to medium bodied. Another tasty brew from Tired Hands.

Serving type: growler

01-07-2013 02:51:27 | More by Huhzubendah