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Augustiner Edelstoff

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🌍 Germany · Dortmunder Export · One of 37 Dortmunder Exports in hopIQ

Edelstoff joined the range in 1925 and is Augustiner's pale export beer, stronger and fuller than the Lagerbier Hell. It shows a brilliant, clear straw yellow. The nose opens clean and fresh with floral hints, followed by soft malt aromas of bread and a touch of honey. A long lagering period gives the mild but pronounced body a lively, spritzy feel. On the palate a balanced malt sweetness is set against light hop-bitter nuances, and the finish stays soft and clean.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dortmunder Export.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
Malt character
bready
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Augustiner Edelstoff

◎ Appearance

Brilliant straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays lively carbonation evident in steady streams of bubbles rising through the glass, with good head retention and crisp Schaumkleiden along the sides.

straw yellowcrystal clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, fresh character accented by subtle floral notes. Soft malt aromas of bread and toast emerge in the mid-range, complemented by a gentle honey sweetness. The extended lagering period contributes to a refined, noble hop character without aggressive aromatic intensity.

clean and freshbread and toastdelicate floralhoney sweetness

◐ Taste

Balanced entry with pronounced malt sweetness that carries the beer's fuller body across the palate. Light hop-bitter nuances provide counterpoint to the malt character, creating harmony rather than dominance. The mild but textured malt profile—bready, slightly honeyed—persists through the mid-palate with a lively, spritzy mouthfeel.

balanced malt sweetnesslight hop bitternessbread and honeycrisp mouthfeel

◑ Finish

Soft and clean aftertaste that fades without harshness or lingering astringency. The finish remains refreshing with a gentle residual malt sweetness and a whisper of noble hop character.

soft and cleangently drymalt-driven
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
86
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Augustiner Edelstoff

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Augustiner Edelstoff

About Dortmunder Export

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dortmunder Export?

Dortmunder Export is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Dortmunder Export

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bready, malty, clean character as Augustiner Edelstoff will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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