Casey Brewing & Blending 'Helles' German-Style Helles Beer, Colorado

A bright mountain breeze in beer form, Casey Brewing & Blending “Helles” channels the soul of classic Bavarian lagering through the lens of Colorado craftsmanship. This is a beer built on patience and purity, gently decocted, slowly lagered, and left beautifully unfiltered, resulting in a golden pint that feels as honest as it tastes.

Product Details:

• Owner/ Brewer: Troy Casey 
• Style: German-Style Helles Lager
• ABV: 5%
• IBU: N/A
• Malt: German Pilsner malt
• Mash: Single decoction
• Lagering: Weeks in horizontal tanks
• Filtration: Unfiltered

Sensory Description:

Pouring a soft, glowing straw color with a creamy white head, this Helles opens with aromas of fresh grain, alpine herbs, and a touch of honeyed biscuit. The palate is exceptionally clean and balanced, showcasing delicate malt sweetness, subtle floral hop nuance, and a gentle mineral edge. Its fine carbonation and crisp, satisfying finish highlight the elegance of slow lagering and the depth coaxed from a thoughtful decoction mash.

Brewer's Background:

Founded in 2013, Casey Brewing & Blending is Troy Casey’s devotion to old-world technique and Colorado agriculture. Best known for mixed-culture, oak-aged beers, the brewery focuses almost entirely on slow fermentation, barrel influence, and time-honored methods. Using over 99% local Colorado ingredients, Casey crafts beers that honor tradition while embracing the unique expression of their mountain home. Even their lager program carries this ethos, careful, deliberate, and rooted in respect for classic brewing.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 42–46°F in a traditional Willibecher or tapered lager glass to highlight its clarity of aroma and delicate malt structure. Perfect alongside pretzels with mustard, grilled bratwurst, roasted chicken, schnitzel, or a crisp green salad. Its refreshing profile makes it equally at home next to picnic fare or après-hike afternoons.

Casey Brewing & Blending “Helles” is a celebration of restraint, craftsmanship, and time, a lager that feels both familiar and quietly extraordinary. Rooted in German tradition yet shaped by Colorado’s terroir, it delivers purity, balance, and depth in every sip, reminding us that sometimes the simplest beers are the ones that resonate longest.