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Keesmann Gold

Brauerei Keesmann
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🌍 Germany · Dortmunder Export · One of 27 Dortmunder Exports in hopIQ

The brewery's summer beer, available from mid-May to September and brewed in the Dortmunder Export tradition. Selected caramel malts and a restrained hop addition shape it. It pours crystal-clear gold with a copper sheen under a fine ivory head. The aroma brings toffee, sun-ripened grain and a delicate floral hop note. On the palate it is malty and softly sweet, with a noticeably mineral character and moderate bitterness, and the extra strength of the Export shows as a rounder body with a balanced finish.

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
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
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
floral
Malt character
malty
caramel
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Keesmann Gold

Appearance

Keesmann Gold presents a crystal-clear golden body with warm copper highlights that catch the light beautifully. A fine, ivory head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle liveliness without aggression.

crystal cleargolden with copper sheenfine ivory headmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with distinct toffee and caramel notes that speak to the careful malt selection, followed by the warm character of sun-ripened grain. A delicate floral hop presence rounds out the bouquet, restrained yet present, adding a subtle herbal dimension without overwhelming the malt-forward profile.

toffee and caramelsun-ripened graindelicate floral hopsmalt-forward

Taste

The palate opens with pronounced maltiness and soft sweetness that reflects the beer's Export strength, while a mineral character provides structure and prevents cloying. Moderate bitterness arrives mid-palate, balancing the caramel notes and lending definition. The body is noticeably full and rounded, with a clean, lingering finish that maintains composure throughout.

malty and softmineral charactermoderate bitternessfull body

Finish

The finish is balanced and sustained, allowing the malt sweetness and mineral notes to fade gracefully without harsh edges. A mild bitterness and faint floral memory persist in the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed.

balancedclean aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Keesmann 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 Keesmann 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 malty, caramel, mineral character as Keesmann Gold will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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