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Mönchshof Landbier

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🌍 Germany · Dortmunder Export · One of 16 Dortmunder Exports in hopIQ

Mönchshof Landbier was first brewed in 2001 to continue the brewery's long export beer tradition, and it is brewed to 12.3 degrees Plato. It shows a deep golden colour with a fine-pored head. Spicy noble hops and summer barley shape the recipe, together with a house yeast from the brewery's own culture and soft water from the Fichtelgebirge. The aroma is lightly floral and malty with fresh bread; on the palate it is full and rounded, with a mild, spicy bitterness balancing the malt sweetness.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
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AWARDS

Gold · 2022
World Beer Awards
Dortmunder Export
Gold — World Beer Awards (Dortmunder Export)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dortmunder Export.
Hop character
noble hop
spicy hop
floral
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mönchshof Landbier

Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness, reflecting the beer's clean fermentation. A fine-pored, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with good adhesion, leaving distinct lacing as you drink. Carbonation appears moderate and even, characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

deep goldenfine-pored headclear and brightgood lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with soft, lightly floral notes backed by a grainy malt foundation reminiscent of fresh bread. Noble hop character emerges gently, lending a spicy, herbal dimension without aggression. The overall impression is elegant and restrained, with the house yeast contributing clean fermentation notes and the soft Fichtelgebirge water allowing each element to speak distinctly.

noble hopslightly floralfresh breadclean lager

Taste

The palate is full and rounded on entry, with a clear malt sweetness supported by the 12.3 °P gravity. Mid-palate reveals a mild, spicy bitterness from the noble hops that balances the malty character without overwhelming it. The finish maintains that spicy-hoppy signature with smooth integration, the soft water allowing the malt and hop elements to meld cohesively.

full-bodiedspicy hopsmild bitternessmalt-balanced

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the spicy hop character lingering softly on the palate. A gentle sweetness fades into a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean finishspicy fademoderately dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mönchshof Landbier

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 Mönchshof Landbier

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 noble-hop, spicy, malty character as Mönchshof Landbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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