Helles Lager in Charlotte, NC — 12 on Tap Right Now

As of October 16, 2026, 12 Helles Lagers are pouring right now across 12 breweries in Charlotte, NC. Of those, 12/12 list an ABV, ranging from 4.2% to 5.2%. Of the 12 pouring now, 5/12 list a price — the cheapest is $6.50.

Armored Cow BrewingLager · Helles
4.8% ABVcrispbreadyclean
Pouring at Armored Cow
Edge City BreweryLager · Helles
4.8% ABVbreadyfloralcrisp
Pouring now
Hi-Wire BrewingLager · Helles
5.1% ABVbreadybiscuityfloral
Pouring now
Neoteric BrewingLager · Helles
5.1% ABV19 IBU
Pouring at Neoteric Huntersville
Petty Thieves BrewingLager · Lemongrass Helles
4.2% ABVherbalfloralbready
Pouring now
ProtagonistLager · Helles
4.5% ABV
Pouring at Protagonist Beer - LoSo
Suffolk Punch BrewingLager · Helles
5% ABV22 IBUcrispcleancrushable
Pouring at South End, SouthPark, Birkdale Village

What is Helles Lager?

Helles Lager (German for "bright" or "pale") is a malt-forward Munich-style lager: soft bread-and-honey malt sweetness with just enough noble-hop bitterness to keep it balanced, usually 4.5-5.5% ABV. It's less bitter than German Pilsner, which leans harder into hop character, and less sweet than a Mexican Lager's corn-driven profile. Helles is the everyday lager of Munich beer halls -- built for clean, sessionable drinking rather than showcasing hops or malt intensity in either direction.

Data last updated: October 13, 2026