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Spendrups Guldkanlan

Spendrups Bryggeri
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🌍 Sweden · Export · One of 6 Exports in hopIQ

World Beer Cup 2026 Silver. A smooth Swedish export lager with a clean malt character, subtle Hallertau hop bitterness and a crisp, dry finish. Classic Scandinavian lager craftsmanship.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
World Beer Cup 2026
Silver — World Beer Cup 2026
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 mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Export.
Hop character
noble hop
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spendrups Guldkanlan

Appearance

Guldkanlan presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of classic Scandinavian export lagers. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, white head that maintains good retention. Lively carbonation is evident through consistent effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

Aroma

The nose is delicate and restrained, showcasing subtle Hallertau hop spice alongside a clean, grainy malt base. Light bread-like notes emerge, typical of well-crafted Scandinavian lager yeast work. There's an overall crispness to the aroma with minimal funk or adjunct character.

subtle hopsgrainyclean maltbread notes

Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, light malt character featuring pleasant bread and grain notes balanced by restrained Hallertau bitterness (18 IBU). The mid-palate remains crisp and refreshing without heaviness, allowing the clean lager character to shine. The finish transitions smoothly toward dry, with minimal residual sweetness.

maltysmoothcrispbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with a brisk, refreshing aftertaste that doesn't linger excessively. The lack of astringency or rough edges demonstrates refined Scandinavian brewing technique.

drycleancrisp
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
86
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Spendrups Guldkanlan

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 Spendrups Guldkanlan

About Export

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Export?

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 Export

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, malty, dry character as Spendrups Guldkanlan will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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