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Keesmann Gold

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelmineral
malty
caramel
mineral
floral
clean
bready
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.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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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