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De Prael Dortmunder

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De Prael's Dortmunder is a fresh, bottom-fermented lager at 4.5% with a fine malt taste and a mild bitterness. The style is named after Dortmund, where this traditional German beer was first brewed. It is one of the fixed beers on tap at the Amsterdam taproom, listed with 4.5% on the brewery's own pages.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grainy malt notes—subtle bread and corn husks—supported by a faint floral and herbal character from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for De Prael Dortmunder

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles into a thin, persistent collar. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the glass, and the lacing clings to the sides with delicate sheets as you drink.

pale goldencrystalline clarityfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grainy malt notes—subtle bread and corn husks—supported by a faint floral and herbal character from noble hops. No fermentation esters or sulfur; the overall impression is composed and understated, inviting a closer sniff.

grain and breadnoble hop floralsclean lager character

◐ Taste

Malt dominates the palate with a smooth, biscuity sweetness that finishes dry without harshness. The mild bitterness emerges in the mid-palate as a gentle, herbal counterpoint; neither dominates, creating a well-balanced drink that is easy to return to sip after sip.

malt-forwardbiscuit sweetnessmild noble bitternesssmooth and dry

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and brief, leaving a clean, slightly grainy sensation on the tongue. A whisper of herbal bitterness lingers, then fades to mineral dryness.

crisp fadegrain and mineral
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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