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Boniface

Schilling Beer Co.
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🌍 United States · Dortmunder Export · One of 12 Dortmunder Exports in hopIQ

A polished Dortmunder Export — Germany's forgotten industrial classic. Rich pilsner malt with a whisper of honey rounds out a firmer body than a standard pils, then a crisp noble-hop finish keeps it from feeling heavy. Refined, workmanlike, exactly what a Dortmund brewer sends home from the shift.

ABV
5.7%
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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dortmunder Export.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
Malt character
bready
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boniface

Appearance

Pale golden in the glass with excellent clarity and a bright, steady head that leaves fine Schaumkleiden on the way down. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, giving the beer a polished, refined visual presence that speaks to careful lagering.

pale goldencrystal clearstable headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with clean pilsner Malz—bready and slightly honeyed—followed by a restrained floral note from noble hops. There is no roughness or yeast-driven character; instead a straightforward, workmanlike profile that invites the next sip without demanding attention.

clean Malzhoney sweetnessnoble hop floralsrefined

Taste

The palate opens with soft, bready Malz character and a whisper of honey that adds roundness to a body noticeably fuller than a standard Pils. A crisp noble-hop bitterness arrives mid-palate and carries through cleanly, preventing any heaviness while maintaining balance and drinkability.

bready Malzfirm bodynoble bitternessdry finish

Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with a lingering noble-hop character that fades cleanly. The aftertaste remains refreshing and malty without any harsh edge or lingering sweetness.

drycrisp hoppy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Boniface

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 Boniface

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 clean, bready, crisp character as Boniface will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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