Bernard Jedenáctka

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass as you drink. The foam carries fine carbonation bubbles that create a lace of small, even rings down the side. The brightness of the color speaks to the quality of the Rajhrad floor malts and the gentle handling throughout production.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, pronounced hop scent that carries herbal and slightly spicy notes characteristic of noble hop varieties. Behind this sits a subtle bread-grain maltiness that grounds the composition without dominating. The fermentation is restrained and dignified—no fruity esters or sulfur—allowing the interplay of malt and hop to remain the focus.

◐ Taste

A full-bodied palate enters with a malty sweetness that develops into a balanced, measured bitterness across the mid-palate. The hop additions integrate smoothly, lending a dry, crisp finish to the sweetness rather than asserting themselves aggressively. The four-addition hopping protocol and two-mash process yield a beer that feels substantial yet drinks with ease and clarity.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the hop bitterness lingering pleasantly without harshness. A drying sensation and faint bread note persist on the palate, inviting another sip.