1896 Danish Export Lager

Golden, bitter, strong, and brilliantly clear, export lager was built for the age of steamships.

By the late 19th century, breweries in northern Europe were shipping beer across oceans and rail networks to distant markets around the world. But long journeys demanded a different kind of lager. Export beers were brewed stronger, hoppier, and fuller-bodied than ordinary domestic lagers so they could survive travel while retaining flavour and stability. They were robust enough for commerce, but still designed to remain crisp and highly drinkable.

Our 1896 Danish Export Lager is brewed in tribute to this world…