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Schwarzbräu Der Urtyp

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

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
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AWARDS

World's Best · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Dortmunder
Silver · 2023
European Beer Star 2023
Dark Lager
Country Winner · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Dortmunder
World's Best — World Beer Awards 2025 (Dortmunder)
Silver — European Beer Star 2023 (Dark Lager)
Country Winner — World Beer Awards 2025 (Dortmunder)
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 and light-bodied.

A trim frame with a clean finish — the beer arrives, pleases, and makes room for another.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dortmunder Export.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
honey
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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FEATURED IN

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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schwarzbräu Der 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 Schwarzbräu Der 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, smooth, clean character as Schwarzbräu Der Urtyp will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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