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Tilmans Export

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A modern take on the historic Dortmund workers' beer: a strong, malty body, spicy and hoppy, with a light bitterness and a gentle pineapple note from the Tango hop, grown in the Hallertau, next to Tettnang. Fruity on the nose. Brewed only once a year, it arrives in spring for strong-beer season. Left completely natural, 12.9 °P, 5.6 % ABV, brewed at Gut Forsting near Rosenheim.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyfruityhoppy
malty
fruity
hoppy
spicy
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe fruit — pineapple and subtle tropical notes from the Tango hop — layered beneath a clean malty foundation.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tilmans Export

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine white head that holds with gentle persistence. The carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, creating a delicate Schaumkleiden along the glass. Light catches the beer with a luminous quality characteristic of a spring seasonal export.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe fruit — pineapple and subtle tropical notes from the Tango hop — layered beneath a clean malty foundation. Herbaceous and spicy characters emerge in the background, with a whisper of grain sweetness that invites closer inspection. The overall impression is fruity and welcoming, free from any harsh or oxidative notes.

tropical pineapplespicy and herbalclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate develops a full, vollmundig malty body that speaks to the 12.9 °P original gravity, balanced by restrained hop bitterness that sits at 25 IBU. Fruity and spicy characters weave through the mid-palate, with the Tango hop lending a gentle pineapple character without dominating. The finish builds toward a crisp, clean aftertaste with lingering bitterness and a touch of peppery spice.

malty and full-bodiedpineapple and spicerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a moderately long duration that leaves a slightly dry, bitter-spicy farewell on the palate. No harshness remains; the natural brewing and gentle carbonation allow a smooth decay.

clean and drymoderately longspicy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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