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Schloss Gold Export

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

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
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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
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dortmunder Export.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schloss Gold Export

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 Schloss Gold Export

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 Schloss Gold Export will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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