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Germany · Dortmunder Export · 5.3% ABV
82%
Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Pfungstädter Export Classic if you want a cleaner, more straightforward malt showcase,
Schwarzbräu Der Urtyp if you want slightly more body and presence in the glass.
Both are true Dortmunder Exports with identical IBUs, so the difference is subtle but real—it's in the malt backbone and how each brewery interprets the style. The Pfungstädter lands drier and crisper; the Schwarzbräu sits a touch fuller on your palate.
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Tasting notes
Pfungstädter Export Classic
Pfungstädter Export Classic shows what precision looks like in a Dortmunder—clean grain, almost noble in its restraint. There's a light honey sweetness that doesn't overstay its welcome, and the finish is genuinely dry, like the beer doesn't want to linger. It's the kind of beer that disappears into conversation, which is exactly what a classic export should do.
Schwarzbräu Der Urtyp
Schwarzbräu Der Urtyp has noticeably more muscle despite the similar ABV. The malt bill feels wider and rounder; there's a biscuity, almost bread-like character that grounds the beer. It's not heavy, but it asks you to notice it. The finish has a subtle grip that says this brewery isn't interested in disappearing.
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