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Hövels Ur-Export

Hövels Hausbrauerei
Germany·Dortmunder Export
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Naturally cloudy and full-bodied with a robust edge: Hövels Ur-Export brings a slightly sweet malt flavour, a subtle caramel note and an unobtrusive hop aroma. The cloudy Dortmund beer type comes in at 13.6 °P original gravity and 5.7% ABV. At the Hövels Hausbrauerei on the Hohen Wall it is poured alongside the Original and the changing seasonal beers.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelclean
malty
caramel
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz character—wheat and barley notes sit comfortably at the fore.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hövels Ur-Export

◎ Appearance

Hövels Ur-Export presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy appearance, characteristic of its naturally cloudy Dortmund style. The head forms thick and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing as you drink. Medium carbonation drives gentle activity through the body, lending liveliness without aggression.

pale goldennaturally hazypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz character—wheat and barley notes sit comfortably at the fore. A subtle caramel sweetness emerges beneath, accompanied by a gentle bready undertone. Noble hops remain restrained and unobtrusive, adding only a whisper of floral balance rather than assertion.

soft Malzcaramel sweetnessbreadyrestrained hop

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, with a slightly sweet malt foundation that unfolds gradually. Caramel and biscuit notes develop through the mid-palate, creating a satisfying depth without heaviness. Hop bitterness is minimal at 25 IBU, playing only a supporting role—this beer prioritizes balance and drinkability over assertive character.

full-bodiedsmoothmalt-drivenbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, fading into a gentle Malz sweetness with a touch of caramel warmth. No harshness or astringency intrudes; the 5.7% ABV remains seamlessly integrated.

clean finishmalt warmthrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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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About Dortmunder Export

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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

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