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Zoller Spezial-Export

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Connoisseurs affectionately call it „das Grüne“, the green one. Zoller Spezial-Export pairs finely balanced malt notes with a mildly sweet, pleasantly spicy character, carried by a full body from start to finish. A Landbier at 5.5 % ABV, brewed by the family brewery Zoller-Hof in Sigmaringen, founded in 1845, from grain grown in the region.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltyspicybready
malty
spicy
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose presents a balanced malty foundation with soft, grainy notes and subtle hints of honey sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zoller Spezial-Export

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation typical of the Dortmunder style.

pale goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a balanced malty foundation with soft, grainy notes and subtle hints of honey sweetness. Restrained noble hop character contributes a gentle spiciness without dominating, while a clean, slightly bready undertone rounds out the aromatic profile.

malty, grainynoble hop spicehoney notesclean, bready

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, rounded malt character that carries through from start to finish, delivering pleasant sweetness without cloying. Low bitterness from noble hops provides subtle structure, while a slightly spicy, peppery note adds complexity to the smooth, grain-forward mid-palate.

full-bodied maltmild sweetnesssubtle spicesmooth, clean

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering malty warmth and a gentle, refreshing dry-down. A faint spicy character persists in the aftertaste, leaving a pleasant, balanced impression without harsh edges.

malty warmthrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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