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Pfungstädter Export Classic

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🌍 Germany · Dortmunder Export · One of 12 Dortmunder Exports in hopIQ

Pfungstädter has been brewing in Hessen since 1846, and the Export Classic carries that heritage as a proper Dortmunder — fuller and rounder than a Pils, leaner than a Munich Helles. Golden and malty with a soft mineral backbone, honey notes and just enough crisp carbonation to keep it from feeling heavy. It's the kind of beer that tastes better the longer you sit with it.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dortmunder Export.
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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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, smooth, clean character as Pfungstädter Export Classic will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pfungstädter Export Classic

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pfungstädter Export Classic

Appearance

A bright, clear golden hue with excellent transparency, characteristic of the Dortmunder style. A creamy, persistent white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with visible lacing. Fine carbonation provides gentle animation without aggression.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy Malz character balanced by delicate honey notes that emerge as it warms. A light mineral undertone and subtle noble hop spice frame the malt profile without dominating. Clean and straightforward, inviting further exploration.

grainy Malzhoneymineralnoble hop spice

Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, full-bodied malt foundation—bready and slightly caramel-touched without sweetness. A gentle mineral spine runs through the mid-palate, supported by restrained bitterness that keeps the beer lean and balanced. The finish is clean and crisp, allowing the underlying malt character to resolve naturally.

smooth maltbreadymineral backbonebalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is medium in length, with a gentle minerality and faint caramel echo lingering briefly. A light, refreshing crisp note concludes the experience without harshness.

medium lengthcrisp aftertasteclean resolution
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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