"helles" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: helles [plural]
Etymology: From German Helles. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Helles}} German Helles Head templates: {{en-noun|~|helles}} helles (countable and uncountable, plural helles)
  1. A type of lightly-hopped pale lager traditionally produced in southern Germany. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Beer
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