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Schwarzbräu Der Urtyp

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World's Best Dortmunder 2025. A classic Dortmunder-style export lager — golden, smooth and full-bodied with a balanced hop and malt character typical of the style.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden7
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Dortmunder
Silver · 2023
European Beer Star 2023
Dark Lager
Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Dortmunder
★Gold — World Beer Awards 2025 (Dortmunder)
★Silver — European Beer Star 2023 (Dark Lager)
★Gold — World Beer Awards 2025 (Dortmunder)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
mineral
toasty
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character layered with delicate noble hop spice and a subtle mineral undertone.
also:caramel,bready
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwarzbräu Der Urtyp

◎ Appearance

Schwarzbräu Der Urtyp presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. A creamy, persistent white head builds cleanly and maintains good lacing down the glass, characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

bright goldenfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character layered with delicate noble hop spice and a subtle mineral undertone. Gentle honey and bread notes emerge on closer inspection, contributing to an inviting, rounded aromatic profile without aggressive hop presence.

grainy maltnoble hopshoney and bread

◐ Taste

On the palate, smooth malt sweetness dominates the entry with a touch of honey and light caramel complexity. The mid-palate remains full-bodied and clean, with balanced bitterness and crisp hop character that prevents heaviness, finishing with a subtle toasty note that extends through the aftertaste.

malty sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering malt and a faint mineral minerality that encourages another sip. No harsh edges—the aftertaste remains pleasant and composed.

dry and refreshingmalt-driven aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
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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