Dortmunder/European-Style Export
German Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
3 SRM6 SRM
- OG
- 1.050 – 1.057
- FG
- 1.010 – 1.014
- ABV
- 5.1 – 6.1 %
- IBU
- 23 – 30
- Color
- 3 – 6 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
Traditionally, German-style Export beers were brewed to higher gravity/higher alcohol than domestic beers to promote longer shelf-life in export markets.
Color
Straw to gold
Clarity
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
Sweet malt character should be low and should not be caramelly
Hop aroma & flavor
Very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
Bitterness
Medium
Fermentation character
Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present.
Body
Medium
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.