Sometimes referred to as a “Dortmunder export,” the European-Style Export has the malt-forward flavor and sweetness of a German-style helles, but the bitter base of a German-style pilsener. This lager is all about balance, with medium hop character and firm but low malt sweetness. Look for toasted malt flavors and spicy floral hop aromas.
European-Style Export
Category: Pilseners and Pale Lagers
Food Pairings
- Grilled Steak
- Chèvre
- Bread Pudding
Commercial Examples
- Dortmunder Gold, Great Lakes Brewing Co.
- Lager, Bell's Brewery Inc.
- Dortmunder Mifflin, Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Co.
Appearance
Color
Straw to Deep Gold
Clarity
Clear
Carbonation (Visual)
Medium to Fast Rising Bubbles
Flavor/Aroma
Alcohol
Not Detectable to Mild
Hop
Hop flavor and aroma are very low to low, deriving from noble-type hops. Hop bitterness is medium
Malt
Sweet malt flavor can be low and should not be caramel-like
Esters
Not common to style
Phenols
Not common to style
Sensations
Body
Moderate
Carbonation
Medium to High
Finish Length
Short to Medium
Attenuation
Medium
Ingredients
Hops
German Noble
Malt
Pilsner, Munich
Water
Gypsum, Chalk
Yeast
Lager
