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Schloss Gold Export

Schlossbrauerei Maxlrain
Germany·Dortmunder Export
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Schlossbrauerei Maxlrain sits in the Bavarian foothills, and their Gold Export carries that tradition — a golden, crystal-clear lager brewed slightly stronger in the old Dortmunder style. Smooth, malt-forward, full without being heavy, balanced enough that you forget it's 5.3%. This is the beer for long lunches and easy conversation.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
mineral
honey
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grainy malt character — subtle bread and honey notes underlying a backdrop of mineral dryness.
also:wheat
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schloss Gold Export

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue, crystalline and transparent throughout. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, delicate lacing that clings softly to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and steady, creating a gentle visual effervescence.

bright goldencrystal-clearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grainy malt character — subtle bread and honey notes underlying a backdrop of mineral dryness. Noble hops are present but restrained, contributing a refined herbal suggestion rather than assertive aromatics. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no sharp edges.

grainy maltsbread, honeymineral drynessrestrained nobleness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-forward, with a bready sweetness that develops into a fuller, rounded mid-palate. The 25 IBUs sit comfortably in support rather than domination — just enough hop bitterness to cleanse without lingering harshly. Body is full without heaviness, a hallmark of the Dortmunder style executed with restraint.

malt-forwardsmooth palatebalanced bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the malt sweetness tapering into a gentle hop fade. Aftertaste remains pleasant and brief, leaving no residual heaviness.

clean dryingmoderate lengthhop fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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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Food Pairing

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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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