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Licher Export

Licher Privatbrauerei Jhring-Melchior
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🌍 Germany · Dortmunder Export · One of 24 Dortmunder Exports in hopIQ

Licher Export was conceived in the post-war years as a beer for shipping beyond the region and remains the fuller, stronger counterpart to the Pilsner: 5.4 % ABV from 12.5 °P original gravity, with 24 bitterness units. It pours a brilliant yellow-gold with a fine, lasting white head. Aromas of green summer apple meet a trace of honey and light toasted and herbal notes. The body is round and softly sparkling, with pronounced malt sweetness balanced by aromatic hops that leave a delicate bitter edge.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
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

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dortmunder Export.
Hop character
hoppy
herbal
Malt character
malty
honey
toasty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Licher Export

Appearance

Licher Export presents a brilliant yellow-gold hue with excellent clarity. A fine, dense white head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass, leaving delicate lacing with each sip. The carbonation is gentle and even, creating a soft sparkle throughout.

brilliant yellow-goldfine white headexcellent claritypersistent lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with fresh green summer apple, immediately inviting and clean. Behind the fruit sit subtle honey notes and a light toasted character, with herbal undertones from the Edelhopfen adding complexity without aggression. The overall impression is balanced and approachable.

green applehoneylight toastherbal hop character

Taste

The palate enters with pronounced malt sweetness, round and softly structured. Mid-palate reveals a bready, gently toasted grain foundation that sustains the body without heaviness. Aromatic hops emerge cleanly in the mid-palate and carry through to a delicate bitter edge that remains restrained, never sharp.

malt sweetnessround bodybready grainclean bitter finish

Finish

The finish is medium in length, with the hop bitterness gradually fading while the malt character lingers softly. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

medium finishmalty aftertastedry and clean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Licher Export

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 Licher Export

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, full-bodied, fruity character as Licher Export will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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