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Frastanzer Gold

Brauerei Frastanz
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🌍 Austria · Dortmunder Export · One of 31 Dortmunder Exports in hopIQ

The brewery's Spezialbier, brewed to 12.5 °P with a noticeably fuller malt body than its everyday lagers. It pours deep yellow-gold with a white head. The nose shows soft honey, blossom, orange peel and hay-like hop notes. The first sip is smooth and full; the palate carries white bread and a balancing hop bitterness that lasts into the finish and keeps the 5.5 percent well integrated.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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AWARDS

Gold · 2025
Concours International de Lyon
Best Austrian Beer · 2025
Concours International de Lyon
Gold — Concours International de Lyon
Best Austrian Beer — Concours International de Lyon
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate 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 Dortmunder Export.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
orange
Malt character
honey
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Frastanzer Gold

Appearance

Frastanzer Gold presents a deep yellow-gold hue that catches the light with clarity and vibrancy. A white, substantial head forms on the pour and persists with fine Schaumkleiden along the glass walls, indicative of good protein and carbonation balance. The body shows brightness without haze, characteristic of a well-executed Dortmunder Export.

deep yellow-goldwhite headclear, bright

Aroma

The nose leads with soft honey and delicate floral blossom notes that unfold gradually. Orange peel and hay-like noble hop character emerge in the mid-aroma, creating a balanced and inviting profile. The malt contributes a subtle biscuit undertone that complements rather than dominates the aromatic presentation.

soft honeynoble hopsfloral, orange peel

Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with white bread and malt sweetness establishing themselves immediately on the palate. The mid-palate carries the Malz character with a growing hop bitterness that integrates seamlessly into the overall flavor structure. Bitterness persists into the finish without sharpness, balancing the 5.5% alcohol and fuller body with crisp, clean edges.

smooth, full-bodiedwhite breadbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly on the palate without astringency. The aftertaste carries faint honey and grain notes, leaving a clean, refreshing impression.

dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Frastanzer Gold

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

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Frastanzer Gold

About Dortmunder Export

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dortmunder Export?

Dortmunder Export 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 Dortmunder Export

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same smooth, honey, full-bodied character as Frastanzer Gold will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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