Paulaner Original Munich: a pilsener?

I've seen it described as a North German Pilsener (like a Beck's, as opposed to Bohemian pilseners like Pilsener Urquell.) But it doesn't seem hoppy enough to be a pils.

I've also seen it described as a Muencher Helles. But it tastes much drier to me than the Spaten, which is the original helles.

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The Submarine Captain
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The Submarine Captain

Not sure if Spaten is actually the original helles, but even if it is, there's a wide range of character within the style. There's a wide range amongst the Munich breweries alone, let alone the dozens or hundreds of examples found elsewhere throughout Bavaria and Austria. Some are very malty and sweet. Some are quite dry and crisp. My favorite, Augustiner, is even drier than Paulaner. But it still has that classic malt character that makes a helles a helles.

-Steve

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