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Ayinger Jahrhundert Bier

Ayinger Privatbrauerei
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🌍 Germany · Export · One of 12 Exports in hopIQ

First brewed in 1978 for the brewery's hundredth anniversary, this golden export lager carries a lightly yeasty, honeyed nose over a base of earthy malted barley. The first sip is spicy and full, giving way to a mild, soft middle lifted by a fine prickle of carbonation. Malt sweetness stays measured and closes on a well-judged bitterness. At 12.8 degrees Plato the body runs fuller than an everyday pale lager, and the beer holds a smooth, harmonious line throughout.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5

AWARDS

Silber · 2023
Concours International de Lyon
Doppel-Gold · 2023
European Beer Challenge
Silber · 2016
Meiningers International Craft Beer Award
★Silber — Concours International de Lyon
★Doppel-Gold — European Beer Challenge
★Silber — Meiningers International Craft Beer Award
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

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Export.
Hop character
earthy
Malt character
honey
malty
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ayinger Jahrhundert Bier

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a white, persistent head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. The carbonation manifests as a steady stream of fine bubbles, lending the beer visual liveliness without excess aggression. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted Export lager.

bright goldenclean claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a lightly yeasty character underpinned by distinct honey notes and earthy, barley-derived malted grain. There is a subtle spiciness that frames the sweeter elements without overpowering them. Noble hops provide a restrained herbal backdrop that complements rather than dominates the aromatic profile.

honey forwardearthy malzlight yeastspiced herbal

◐ Taste

The entry is full and spicy, with the malt sweetness immediately present but kept in balance. The mid-palate reveals a soft, rounded body lifted by fine carbonation that enhances drinkability. Bitterness emerges in the latter stages—well-judged and clean—without becoming harsh, allowing the malty backbone to remain the dominant impression throughout.

full-bodiedbalanced sweetnessspicy entryclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and harmonious, with the bitterness fading gracefully into a lingering malty warmth. The aftertaste remains clean and dry, inviting another sip without any rough edges.

smooth finishmalty warmthclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ayinger Jahrhundert Bier

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 Ayinger Jahrhundert Bier

About Export

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Export?

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 Export

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same honey, spicy, full-bodied character as Ayinger Jahrhundert Bier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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