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Mönchsambacher Export

Brauerei Zehendner
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🌍 Germany · Dortmunder Export · One of 32 Dortmunder Exports in hopIQ

Mönchsambacher Export is the second year-round lager, brewed at 13 degrees Plato and long poured mainly in the surrounding villages. It shows a golden colour, clear to slightly hazy depending on the batch, under a generous white head. The nose brings toasted malt, fresh yeast dough, cut grass, sun-dried straw and a hint of citrus. The medium body carries pale grain, warm bread dough and hay with light lemon and a touch of honey, and a herbal, well-measured bitterness builds towards a hop-led finish.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
grassy
hoppy
citrusy
herbal
Malt character
toasty
malty
bready
honey
Fermentation & yeast
yeastyclean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mönchsambacher Export

◎ Appearance

Mönchsambacher Export presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity, though some batches show a subtle haze characteristic of its traditional brewing approach. A generous white head forms on the pour and demonstrates solid retention, clinging to the glass in fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a refined effervescence without excessive foam.

bright goldenclear to slightly hazywhite headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent toasted malt character and fresh yeast dough, immediately inviting and approachable. Secondary notes of cut grass and sun-dried straw emerge alongside a delicate citrus undertone, creating a complex yet balanced aromatic profile. These elements combine to express the beer's traditional lager craftsmanship and local grain character.

toasted maltyeast doughfresh grasssubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate is medium-bodied and begins with pale grain and warm bread dough notes that reflect the beer's 13 degrees Plato gravity. Mid-palate develops hay, light lemon, and a touch of honey that adds subtle sweetness and depth. A well-measured herbal bitterness builds steadily, leading toward a crisp, hop-forward conclusion that remains clean and refreshing.

pale grainbread doughherbal hoplemon and honey

◑ Finish

The finish is notably hop-led, with a dry, lingering bitterness that frames the beer's character without overwhelming. The aftertaste is clean and crisp, with faint herbal notes that persist pleasantly on the palate.

hop-forwarddry finishcrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mönchsambacher 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 Mönchsambacher 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

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