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Commerzienrat Riegele Privat

Brauhaus Riegele
Germany·Dortmunder Export
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Riegele's most awarded beer and flagship — a crisp, elegant export lager, perfectly balanced and remarkably smooth thanks to the brewery's husk-separation process. Winner of 'Beer of the Decade', multiple DLG Golds and European Gold Stars.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltymineral
clean
malty
mineral
hoppy
wheat
bready
Aroma
Clean and restrained nose with soft malty undertones and a gentle grain character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Commerzienrat Riegele Privat

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Bright carbonation lifts the beer visibly in the glass, conveying liveliness and freshness without aggression.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Clean and restrained nose with soft malty undertones and a gentle grain character. Noble hop spice emerges subtly in the background, while a whisper of mineral minerality and slight wheat notes add complexity without overpowering the composed profile.

clean grainsoft Malz characternoble hop spicemineral undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and elegant, with a light malty sweetness that carries through the palate without weight. Mid-palate reveals fine bready notes and restrained bitterness that integrates seamlessly, maintaining the beer's refreshing character throughout without drying excessively.

crisp entrylight malty sweetnessbready mid-palaterefined bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with a lingering malty warmth that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing and mineral-driven, inviting another sip rather than demanding it.

dry finishmalty warmthmineral aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
88
Appearance
90
Finish
85
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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What is a Dortmunder Export?

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