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Edelhell

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A full-bodied export-style pale beer with a spicy flavour and a noticeable hop bitterness in the finish. Edelhell is brewed at 12.5° original gravity and reaches 5.3% ABV. It comes from Passau, where Hacklberg has brewed since at least 1618 and where two copper brew kettles of 28,000 litres each arrived by ship from Ulm.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry 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
spicyhoppymalty
spicy
hoppy
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grainy Malz character and subtle noble hop aromatics that suggest gentle spice and herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Edelhell

◎ Appearance

Edelhell presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacework. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting steady bead formation without excessive effervescence. The beer displays the characteristic brightness expected of a classic Dortmunder Export.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine Schaumhaftungsteady carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grainy Malz character and subtle noble hop aromatics that suggest gentle spice and herbal notes. A faint floral quality emerges beneath, the hallmark of European Edelhopfen varieties used in this traditional style. The overall impression is restrained and harmonious, with no harsh or solvent-like edges.

grainy Malznoble hopssubtle spiceclean, balanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens full-bodied and malty, with a satisfying bread-like sweetness that balances the beer's moderate bitterness. Mid-palate reveals the promised spicy, herbal hop character, building toward a dry, slightly bitter finish that lingers without harshness. The malt foundation remains present throughout, giving the beer structure and warmth.

full bodymalty sweetnessspicy hopsdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and drying, with a lingering hop bitterness that fades gradually into a subtle breadiness. Aftertaste remains refreshingly crisp, inviting another sip.

drylingering bitternessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Pint glass

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

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What is a Dortmunder Export?

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