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Kaiser Goldquell

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

Kaiser Goldquell is the strongest beer in the Kaiser core range, brewed to an original gravity of 12.8 °P. It pours gold with reddish glints. The aroma leads with malt, joined by biscuit and a touch of caramel. On the palate it is spicy and malty, rounder and fuller than the lighter beers of the range, with a slightly grainy note, and it closes with a gently bittersweet hop edge that keeps the malt in balance.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dortmunder Export.
Hop character
noble hop
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaiser Goldquell

Appearance

Kaiser Goldquell presents a brilliant gold hue with distinct reddish glints that catch the light, indicating its elevated original gravity and careful brewing. The beer pours clear with a dense, persistent white head that forms substantial lacing down the glass. Fine carbonation lifts the beer visibly in the glass, contributing to a fresh and inviting presentation.

brilliant goldreddish glintsdense head lacing

Aroma

The nose is led by grainy, sweet malz character with pronounced biscuit and light caramel undertones. Noble hops emerge in the background as a subtle floral note, never dominating but adding complexity to the malt-forward bouquet. The overall impression is clean and composed, with no rough or unpleasant edges.

sweet malzbiscuit, caramelnoble hops subtle

Taste

Entry is spicy and full-bodied, with the malz character building immediately across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a slightly grainy texture balanced by soft caramel sweetness, giving the beer a rounder mouthfeel than lighter Kaiser offerings. The finish edges toward a gently bittersweet profile, with restrained noble hop bitterness holding the malz in equilibrium without aggression.

spicy entryfull-bodied, grainybittersweet balance

Finish

The aftertaste is dry and lingering, with a clean hop bitterness that persists without becoming harsh. The malz sweetness gradually recedes, leaving a crisp, refreshing impression that invites the next sip.

dry, lingeringcrisp finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kaiser Goldquell

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 Kaiser Goldquell

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 malty, spicy, full-bodied character as Kaiser Goldquell will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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