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Schlegel Urtyp

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🌍 Germany · Dortmunder Export · One of 24 Dortmunder Exports in hopIQ

Schlegel Urtyp is the brand's only beer, a pale export lager modelled on the Spezialexport that the old Bochum brewery sold under the Urtyp name. It is brewed from water, barley malt and hops and pours a bright pale gold under a fine, dense white head. The nose is quiet and grainy, with cereal and light hop notes. Soft malt sweetness with a bready edge carries the palate, a restrained spiciness sits underneath, and the finish turns lightly bitter and dry. Carbonation is moderate.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
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
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schlegel Urtyp

Appearance

Schlegel Urtyp pours a bright pale gold, luminous and clean under examination. A fine, dense white head forms and persists with good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed throughout.

pale golddense white headbright and clearfine lacing

Aroma

The nose is restrained and understated, presenting primarily grainy and cereal notes with a soft, bready character. Light noble hop aromatics emerge beneath the malt foundation, contributing subtle floral and herbal whispers without dominating the profile.

grainy, cereal-forwardlight noble hopsbready notesrestrained

Taste

Soft malt sweetness anchors the palate with a distinct bready edge, creating a smooth, approachable entry. A restrained spiciness—characteristic of careful fermentation—sits underneath the malt body, adding subtle complexity without harshness. The finish transitions toward a light bitterness with clean, dry attenuation.

soft malt sweetnessbready, smoothrestrained spiceclean drying finish

Finish

The finish turns lightly bitter and dry, with good attenuation and a crisp, refreshing quality. The aftertaste remains clean and grainy, inviting another sip without lingering astringency.

light bitternessdry and crispclean aftertaste
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schlegel Urtyp

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 Schlegel Urtyp

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, dry, bready character as Schlegel Urtyp will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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