3.0 would work in a Am. Light Lager. In a Helles, I don’t think so. Many German beers are on the lower side of the 2.5 range, maybe 2.2-ish. I am pretty confident of that tonight. 8)
It depends how cold you serve your beer as low temps suppress fizz. I aim for 3.0 volumes but serve most of my beers very cold, just above freezing. The low temp and strong carbonation give a crisper and more refreshing taste.
Agreed. My chest freezer is not only my serving station but also a place where I age/lager my beers. I keep it at 35F to keep the beers as fresh as possible. Therefore, I serve at those temps too. Not an issue in this hot a** summer, but in the winter it takes a bit for the beer to warm up.