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Fahnenschwinger is the brewery's Export, named after the flag-swinger who is the emblem of Zwiesel's Grenzlandfest, held every July, and still poured from the keg in most of the house's inns. It is described as golden, full-bodied and spicy with a well-balanced hop bitterness. Tasters note grainy aromas that carry into the flavour, a lightly sweet and distinctly malty start, a gentle spiciness from the hops with restrained bitterness and a smooth, warm finish.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppyspicy
malty
hoppy
spicy
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with grainy, cereal-forward notes that speak to the Malz foundation of the brew.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fahnenschwinger

◎ Appearance

Fahnenschwinger presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing, displaying the characteristic stability of a well-crafted Export lager.

bright goldenclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with grainy, cereal-forward notes that speak to the Malz foundation of the brew. Beneath lies a restrained floral and herbal hop character, suggesting noble hop varieties used with restraint, while the overall impression remains clean and inviting without aggressive aromatics.

grainy, cerealherbal hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a lightly sweet, distinctly malty character that establishes the beer's full-bodied foundation. Mid-palate brings gentle spiciness from the hops paired with restrained bitterness—a hallmark of the Dortmunder Export style—while the Malz sweetness integrates smoothly without cloying.

malty sweetnessgentle hop spicebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish unfolds smooth and warm, with bitterness settling to a pleasant, lingering dry note. The aftertaste carries a subtle grainy quality that echoes the beer's malty backbone.

smoothwarm finishdry
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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