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Fürst-Abt Edel

Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus
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🌍 Germany · Dortmunder Export · One of 16 Dortmunder Exports in hopIQ

Fürst-Abt Edel is a limited export-strength lager in the Tannenzäpfle anniversary series, named for Prince-Abbot Martin Gerbert II, who founded the brewery in 1791. It is brewed to 13.45 °P from regional barley malt and Tettnang and Hallertau hops. The beer is described as mild, spicy and full-bodied: grainy, bready malt with notes of caramel and light toast, a moderate sweetness, a touch of noble hop spice and a restrained bitterness that builds slowly toward a bittersweet, caramel-tinged finish.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
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
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 Dortmunder Export.
Hop character
noble hop
spicy hop
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fürst-Abt Edel

Appearance

Fürst-Abt Edel presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms with good density and displays persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls with each sip. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, sustaining a fine bead throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearpersistent lace

Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced grainy-malty character, complemented by subtle notes of light toast and caramel sweetness. Noble hop aromatics emerge in the mid-range, contributing a restrained spice that balances the malt without dominating. The overall impression is clean and composed, with a touch of herbaceous suggestion from the Tettnang and Hallertau varieties.

grainy maltcaramel sweetnessnoble hop spicetoasted grain

Taste

The palate enters with a bready, full-bodied maltiness that carries moderate sweetness and a gentle caramel undertone. As the beer develops, a restrained bitterness emerges in the mid-palate, building gradually without harshness. The noble hop character adds a spicy complexity that frames the grain-forward profile without overpowering it.

full-bodiedbready maltmoderate caramelbuilding bitterness

Finish

The finish unfolds with a bittersweet character, where residual caramel notes meld with a clean, measured hop bitterness. The aftertaste lingers with grainy dryness and a touch of spice, leaving a balanced and satisfying conclusion.

bittersweetclean dryingcaramel echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fürst-Abt Edel

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 Fürst-Abt Edel

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 full-bodied, caramel, malty character as Fürst-Abt Edel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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