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2006 Brewers Association Style Guidelines
Major Style:
Lager
Sub-Style Name:
Dortmunder/European-Style Export
Origin:
European-Germanic
Description:
Dortmunder has medium hop bitterness. Hop flavor and aroma are perceptible but low. Sweet malt flavor can be low and should not be caramel like. The color of this style is straw to deep golden. The body will be medium bodied. Fruity esters, chill haze, and diacetyl should not be perceived.