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Moonwake Export Lager

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Smooth, bready sweetness on a rich malt base, cut by a refined, subtle herbal note from Hallertau hops, then a clean, crisp, thirst-quenching finish. Rich and easy to drink. Moonwake's take on the export lager that German brewers built in the 19th century, in cities like Dortmund, so it could travel without losing its edge.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbreadynoble hop
clean
bready
noble hop
malty
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt sweetness accented by a gentle breadiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moonwake Export Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A dense, white head forms readily and maintains fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a continuous stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt sweetness accented by a gentle breadiness. Hallertau hops contribute a refined, understated herbal quality without any aggressive bite. Clean and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or sulfur notes.

noble hopbready maltherbal refinementclean nose

◐ Taste

Smooth malt foundation delivers a rich, bready sweetness that fills the palate without heaviness. Hallertau hops provide a subtle herbal restraint and gentle noble-hop character. Bitterness is restrained and well-integrated, allowing the malt's soft sweetness to lead while maintaining balance and drinkability.

malty-sweetsoft noble hopsgentle bitternessbalanced structure

◑ Finish

Clean and crisp, with bitterness resolving quickly into a refreshing, thirst-quenching fade. The aftertaste remains dry and malty without any lingering roughness.

crisp exitdry malty aftertastethirst-quenching
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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?

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.

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