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Bamberger Hofbräu Export hell

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A golden export lager, the strongest of the pale Vollbier in the Bamberger Hofbräu range. Citrus and herbs lead the aroma, and the first sip recalls grain and toffee. The beer starts full-bodied and then, as the hops take over in the finish, turns lean, carried by a fine, lively carbonation. Bottom-fermented at 12.8 °P and hopped with Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger and Saaz; the grist is almost entirely the brewery's own Barke Pilsner malt.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalhoppycitrusy
herbal
hoppy
citrusy
noble hop
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh citrus and herbal notes, led by the noble Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Saaz hops.
also:clean,bready
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bamberger Hofbräu Export hell

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue, clear and luminous, with a white head that settles to a thin ring of lacing along the glass. Fine carbonation rises steadily, maintaining a delicate foam collar with good adhesion to the vessel walls.

bright goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh citrus and herbal notes, led by the noble Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Saaz hops. A subtle malt foundation emerges beneath—grain-forward and clean, without phenolic or yeast-driven complexity.

citrus, herbal hopsclean grainnoble varieties

◐ Taste

The palate enters full and grainy, with toffee sweetness from the Barke Pilsner malt providing immediate roundness. As the beer progresses, the bitterness strengthens and the body leans, driven by the Tettnanger and Saaz—finishing dry and hoppy without harsh edges.

grainy malt basetoffee sweetnessclean hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and dry, with hop character lingering pleasantly. Fine carbonation carries the aftertaste, leaving a refreshing, grain-accented dryness on the palate.

dry, hoppymedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bamberger Hofbräu Export hell

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 Bamberger Hofbräu Export hell

About Dortmunder Export

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What is a Dortmunder Export?

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