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Durandl

1. Dampfbierbrauerei Zwiesel
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🌍 Germany · Dry-Hopped Lager · One of 8 Dry-Hopped Lagers in hopIQ

A bottom-fermented dark lager that takes over from the summer seasonal in the colder months. Its name honours Durandl, the spirit said to haunt one of the last glassworks in the Bavarian Forest. Dark barley malt gives the deep colour and a base of bread crust, light roast and cocoa, while aroma hops added in the lagering tank lay a distinct berry note over it, reminiscent of dark berries. The body is medium and the finish gently bitter and dry.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dry-Hopped Lager.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Durandl

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light brown in the glass, with excellent clarity characteristic of a well-executed lager. A fine, persistent white head forms and clings to the rim with good retention. The carbonation is gentle and even, supporting a refined visual presentation.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark berry notes—blackcurrant and plum—laid down by the dry-hop additions during lagering. Beneath this fruit character lies a subtle malt foundation of bread crust, light toast, and cocoa, creating an inviting and well-layered bouquet. The aromatic profile is restrained but layered, avoiding any harsh or grassy edges.

dark berriesbread crustcocoarefined noble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the promised bread-crust and light roast maltiness, balanced by a measured bitterness that emerges mid-palate without overwhelming. The dark berry character from the aroma translates into subtle fruit notes on the tongue, while the cocoa undertone adds a gentle richness. Medium body carries the flavors cleanly across the palate with good integration of malt and hop.

bread and toastdark berries subtlemoderate bitternesscocoa undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and gently bitter, fading with a clean, mineral-like quality. The aftertaste lingers with traces of berry and cocoa without becoming cloying.

dry finishgentle bitternessclean decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Durandl

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Durandl

About Dry-Hopped Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dry-Hopped Lager?

Dry-Hopped Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Dry-Hopped Lager

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