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Bernard Desítka

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Pleasant bitterness meets a pronounced crisp bite, with a delicate hop scent and a rich head of foam. The lager is not pasteurised: a microbial filter catches the microorganisms instead, so aroma, colour and taste stay intact. Brewed in Humpolec with barley malt from Bernard's own floor maltings and lagered in tanks for about 20 to 30 days.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, delicate noble-hop character—restrained and refined rather than assertive.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bernard Desítka

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity, reflecting the microbial filtration that preserves the beer's integrity without pasteurization. A substantial, creamy foam head rises prominently and clings to the glass with impressive persistence, leaving fine lacing that marks each sip. Effervescence is lively and well-integrated, suggesting proper carbonation levels for the style.

pale straw yellowcrystalline claritypersistent foam headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, delicate noble-hop character—restrained and refined rather than assertive. Beneath lies a soft, grainy Malz presence from the house floor maltings, contributing a subtle sweetness without heaviness. The overall profile is lean and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or adjunct notes; the aroma remains fresh and straightforward throughout.

noble hops, delicategrainy maltz notesclean, restrainedfresh and lean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and snappy, with a pronounced dry bite that immediately engages the palate. Mid-palate reveals balanced malty sweetness—nuanced rather than cloying—against a steady, pleasant bitterness that builds without aggression. The finish is distinctly hoppy and dry, with a clean mineral quality that underscores the beer's refreshing character and encourages another sip.

crisp, dry entrybalanced malt sweetnessnoble-hop bitternessmineral finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, trailing cleanly into a dry, slightly astringent fade that leaves no residual sweetness. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving only a crisp, refreshing memory on the palate.

clean aftertastedry fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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