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Kulmbacher Export

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Kulmbacher Export is the brand's stronger everyday lager at 5.4 percent, brewed to 12.3 degrees Plato. It pours a deep golden yellow and brilliantly clear under a fine, creamy head. The nose is spicy, malty and grainy with a light grassy hop edge. On the palate a mild, bready malt base carries soft caramel and a touch of fruit, balanced by a gentle spicy bitterness. The body is fuller than in the brand's pale lager, and the finish is mild with a lightly herbal hop note.

ABV
5.4%
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
maltybreadycaramel
malty
bready
caramel
grassy
spicy
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced spicy and grainy malz character, supported by a light grassy hop edge that adds herbaceous definition without aggression.
also:fruity,clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kulmbacher Export

◎ Appearance

Pours a deep golden yellow with brilliant clarity and excellent light transmission. A fine, creamy head forms atop the surface and clings persistently to the glass walls, demonstrating strong carbonation and protein stability typical of the style.

deep goldenbrilliantly clearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced spicy and grainy malz character, supported by a light grassy hop edge that adds herbaceous definition without aggression. Soft malty sweetness rounds out the profile, creating an inviting and straightforward aromatic presentation.

spicy malzgrainygrassy hopsherbal

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a mild, bready malz foundation with soft caramel undertones and subtle fruity notes. The mid-palate maintains good body and fullness, balanced by a gentle spicy bitterness that never overwhelms, while a creamy mouthfeel supports the overall structure.

bready malzsoft caramelfruity notesgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is mild and clean, tapering smoothly with a lightly herbal hop note that persists without harshness. Aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, true to the Dortmunder Export character.

herbal finishcleandry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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?

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