BEER REVIEW: 387

BREWER: Chadlington, Oxfordshire, England

STYLE: Helles

ABV: 4%

VESSEL: 500ml brown bottle

DATE OF POST: 7th March 2025

 

JYMI SAY’S…

Hmmmmm, where to start…

Oh I know…

Let’s go with just how good this lager is shall we!

Oxford Helles is an absolute cracker! It’s not often that you mention the nose when reviewing a lager for obvious reasons, however OH’s whiff is without doubt worthy of mention. It is great, and one of zesty lime. This sets you up perfectly for what is to come in the sip. A subtle lime tone remains in the sip yes, but it’s not the flavour that excites you most here. It’s the texture. OH is oh sooooooooo crisp and drinkable it is untrue. It literally flew down barely giving me time to put pen to paper to make some notes. Something I did manage to get down was that this beer was almost shandy like, but in a good way. It’s not shandy like in flavour necessarily, no, it’s the refreshing crushable nature that brings this Helles into shandy land.

Just awesome, and with warm sunny day’s getting ever closer I will definitely be trying to source some more of this brew for sure.

Jymi’s Rating: 80%

 

SAMMY SAY’S…

I’ll admit, lagers don’t always set my pint glass alight, but Oxford Helles is a refreshing exception. It’s a cracking brew that goes above and beyond the standard, delivering a polished and genuinely enjoyable drinking experience.

There’s a lot to like here. A clean, crisp lager with a malty backbone that gives it substance without overcomplicating things. The sweet finish is an expected but a nice touch, balancing the malt beautifully. It’s refreshing and leaves you satisfied without feeling too heavy.

In its mouthfeel is where Oxford Helles really shines. It’s highly drinkable, and the balance of flavours makes it easy to reach for another. Perfect for a sunny afternoon or a casual gathering.

Oxford Helles is an absolute delight and a testament to how good a lager can be when it’s done right. It’s refreshing yet flavourful, with a professional finish that feels like care and craft have been poured into every can. Whether you’re a die-hard lager fan or typically gravitate toward other styles, this one is well worth a try. Really good lager. Really good.

Sammy’s Rating: 80%

 

MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 80%

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