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Export Gold

DB Breweries
New Zealand·Pale Lager
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A golden lager with a slightly fruity flavour and a clean, crisp finish. Export Gold carries 4% ABV and traces back to Morton Coutts, who discovered continuous fermentation in 1960, so that once brewing starts the beer never stops flowing. DB dates Export Gold itself to 1987 and says it has been flowing non-stop since.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfruitymalty
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a subtle, fruity character balanced with clean, grainy Malz notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Export Gold

◎ Appearance

Export Gold presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention with delicate lacing along the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, with a luminous quality typical of the style.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a subtle, fruity character balanced with clean, grainy Malz notes. Noble hop varieties contribute a gentle floral undertone without aggressive herbality. The overall impression is restrained and approachable, with no harsh alcohol or off-notes present.

soft fruity estersgrainy Malzdelicate floralsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp malt character that carries a touch of orchard fruit. Bitterness is restrained and well-integrated at 22 IBU, providing structure without dominance. The mid-palate remains clean and refreshing, with a gentle sweetness that does not cloy.

light, drycrisp Malz backbonesoft fruitbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, fading to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering bitterness or sweetness remains, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry, quick finishrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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