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Dortmunder Kronen Winterbier

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Full-bodied and malty, in a light amber colour: Dortmunder Kronen Winterbier is a pure seasonal beer, limited and on sale only for a short time. Launched in 2014, it follows the motto that it is brewed only until the thaw, and runs at 5.8 % ABV. Its home is the brewery whose roots reach back to the Krone am Markt, named in a charter in 1430.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Inviting malt-forward nose with soft bready notes and a gentle sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dortmunder Kronen Winterbier

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with fine clarity and moderate carbonation. A persistent white head forms and clings to the glass in delicate lacing, characteristic of a well-crafted festbier. The body projects substance without opacity.

light amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Inviting malt-forward nose with soft bready notes and a gentle sweetness. Noble hops provide restrained floral and herbal undertones without dominating. The overall profile is clean and balanced, with no aggressive alcohol presence.

bready maltsoft sweetnessnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with pronounced malt sweetness and a satisfying grain character. The palate remains smooth throughout, with moderate bitterness (22 IBU) providing subtle balance rather than bite. Finishes dry and crisp without astringency.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnessgrain charactersmooth

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering malt notes and a gentle refreshing quality. The aftertaste is clean and slightly bready, inviting another sip.

malty aftertasterefreshingmedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
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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