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

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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

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