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Borůvkový ležák

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A semi-dark flavoured lager and one of the early styles after the opening beer: blue-violet colour and aroma meet the taste of bilberries, with a crisp bite and a balance between lager and fruit that the brewery aims for. A bilberry base goes in alongside Pilsner, Vienna, Munich and caramel malts and Premiant and ŽPČ hops, at 12° Plato.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber17
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
berryfruitymalty
berry
fruity
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced bilberry character—fresh, slightly jammy, and unmistakably fruity without cloying sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Borůvkový ležák

◎ Appearance

This semi-dark lager displays a blue-violet hue that sets it apart from conventional fruit beers, creating an inviting visual presence in the glass. The clarity leans toward translucent, allowing light to pass through the deep berry-tinted body. Head formation is modest but stable, with fine carbonation evident throughout.

blue-violet huesemi-darktranslucentfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced bilberry character—fresh, slightly jammy, and unmistakably fruity without cloying sweetness. Supporting notes of Vienna and Munich Malz contribute subtle caramel undertones, while Premiant and ŽPČ hops add a crisp, herbaceous edge that keeps the aroma in balance. The fruit-forward profile dominates, yet the lager base prevents any one-dimensional character.

bilberry-forwardcaramel notescrisp hop edgebalanced fruit

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate bilberry intensity, with the Pilsner and caramel Malz foundation providing gentle sweetness and body. The mid-palate reveals the brewery's aim: the crisp bite of low-IBU hopping (10 IBU) cuts cleanly through the fruit, while the lager character remains present and grounding. The finish carries berry flavor to the end without heaviness, the 5.1% ABV keeping the experience light and refreshing.

bilberry-drivencrisp bitelight bodymalt sweetness

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately short, the finish fades smoothly without astringency or excessive dryness. Residual bilberry notes linger pleasantly on the palate, inviting the next sip.

clean aftertastesmooth fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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