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Nittenauer Sonnengold

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Slightly nutty and biscuity, with notes of bread crust and spicy wood, backed by a firm bitterness: this Dortmunder-style Export is deep golden and full-bodied. Dortmund rose as a beer city on this style, brewed stronger for coal miners. The Nittenau take starts at 12.8 °P, uses a Saphir cold-hop addition and lands at 5.5% ABV and 24 IBU.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttybreadymalty
nutty
bready
malty
spicy
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted breadcrust and warm, nutty undertones that suggest quality pale Malz work.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nittenauer Sonnengold

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings persistently to the glass. Fine carbonation rises steadily, creating gentle streams that maintain steady Schaumhaftung throughout the drinking experience. The colour speaks to the beer's full-bodied character and generous Malz bill.

deep goldenbright white headpersistent lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted breadcrust and warm, nutty undertones that suggest quality pale Malz work. A gentle spice from the Saphir hop addition emerges on the second pass, restrained and herbaceous rather than aggressive. Subtle wood tones and a clean malt foundation round out the aromatic profile without any harsh alcohol notes.

toasted breadnutty Malzspicy Edelhopfenherbaceous wood

◐ Taste

The entry is full and slightly sweet, giving way to a biscuity mid-palate with pronounced nutty character. A firm, well-integrated bitterness builds gradually, supported by crisp Edelhopfen phenolics and a subtle spice that recalls the Saphir cold-hop addition. The finish is clean and dry, with toasty Malz notes lingering without any rough edges.

nutty palatefirm bitternessbiscuity maltcrisp finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a gentle, sustained dry quality. The aftertaste shows restrained spice and a fading bread-crust note that keeps the beer refreshing and food-friendly.

medium dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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About Dortmunder Export

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