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Sternburg Export

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Sternburg Export is the brand's flagship, a bottom-fermented, pale full-strength beer brewed from 11.9 °P original gravity. It pours clear golden under a white head. The nose is gently malty with a sweetish grain note; on the palate soft bready malt and a light cracker-like cereal character meet a restrained, slightly herbal hop bitterness, carried by a medium body and moderate carbonation. The finish is short and clean. Brewed with barley malt, hops and hop extract.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle malty sweetness, revealing a soft grain character without aggressive intensity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sternburg Export

◎ Appearance

Sternburg Export presents a clear, pale golden hue characteristic of the Dortmunder style. A white head forms with modest persistence, demonstrating fair foam stability. The beer shows bright clarity with medium carbonation visible as fine bubbles rising through the glass.

pale goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle malty sweetness, revealing a soft grain character without aggressive intensity. A light bready quality emerges alongside restrained herbal notes from the hop bill, creating a balanced and approachable aromatic profile. The overall impression is clean and subtly inviting rather than complex.

soft maltbready grainherbal hopssweet

◐ Taste

The palate leads with soft bready malt and a light cracker-like cereal character that anchors the beer. A restrained, slightly herbal hop bitterness provides structure without domination, carried by a medium body that feels smooth and well-integrated. The finish is short and clean, with no lingering harshness or residual sweetness.

bready maltlight cerealherbal bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is notably brief and clean, clearing the palate with minimal aftertaste. No astringency or cloying sweetness remains, leaving the drinker ready for the next sip.

cleancrispshort
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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What is a Dortmunder Export?

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