Less hop flavor and bitterness than a Pilsner, the main highlight of the Helles is its bready, malty character. It’s malty, balanced, easy-drinking character has earned it the sobriquet “liquid bread”, and it is often served for breakfast. Helles retains less alcohol than a pilsner, averaging between 4.5-5 percent; they are more full bodied than the Pilsner. Chuckanut Helles has won Gold medals from the NABA 2013, WA Beer Awards 2013, GABF 2011, Silver from the NABA 2011.