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Bellfield Bohemian Pilsner

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The first beer Bellfield put into production follows the Czech pilsner tradition. It pours pale with a light body, and the brewery describes only a slight background bitterness, so the balance leans towards soft malt rather than a sharp hop bite. Saaz hops contribute gentle floral tones with a faintly spicy, herbal edge, and the finish stays soft and clean. At 4.5 % it is one of the two founding beers and remains in the core range.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

UK Silver · 2017
World Beer Awards
Speciality Beer – Gluten Free
Silver · 2021
Scottish Beer Awards
Best Pilsner
★UK Silver — World Beer Awards (Speciality Beer – Gluten Free)
★Silver — Scottish Beer Awards (Best Pilsner)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcleanmalty
floral
clean
malty
herbal
spicy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is restrained and elegant, true to Czech pilsner tradition.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bellfield Bohemian Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale, luminous straw yellow with exceptional clarity. A modest white head forms and disperses quickly, leaving only delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, lending a crisp visual liveliness.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and elegant, true to Czech pilsner tradition. Saaz hops deliver gentle floral notes with a faintly spicy, herbal undertone that unfolds slowly. Soft, clean Malz character supports without dominating, creating an inviting, approachable bouquet.

floral Saazherbal spicesoft malt

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and balanced, with delicate malt sweetness taking the lead. The mid-palate remains light-bodied and clean, allowing the gentle herbal and spicy character of the hops to emerge gradually. Bitterness remains subdued at 16 IBU, finishing with a smooth, dry quality rather than a sharp bite.

malt-forwardgentle bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and lingering, with the herbal-spicy notes of Saaz persisting alongside a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. The beer fades cleanly without harshness.

cleanherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About Czech Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar Czech Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, clean, malty character as Bellfield Bohemian Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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