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Svatomartinský speciál

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An IPA brewed for St Martin's Day, in the company of other specials named after feast days, among them those for St Wenceslas and St Nicholas. Premiant, Galaxy and Amarillo hops go over Pilsner and Vienna malts, at 14° Plato.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltycitrusy
hoppy
malty
citrusy
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered with subtle tropical fruit character from Galaxy hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Svatomartinský speciál

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is brisk and even, with crisp bubbles rising steadily through the glass. Lacing clings to the side of the glass in delicate rings as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered with subtle tropical fruit character from Galaxy hops. A clean, malty backbone from Pilsner and Vienna malts supports the aromatic profile without obscuring the hop expression. The overall impression is refreshing and well-defined, with no harsh or vegetal notes.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitclean malt baseEdelhopfen-driven

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with citrus flavors immediately apparent across the palate. The mid-palate develops tropical undertones and a measured bitterness that builds gradually without overwhelming the malty sweetness of the Vienna and Pilsner malts. The finish grows progressively drier, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly through the aftertaste.

balanced bitternesscitrus-tropical interplaymedium bodyhoppy throughout

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with lingering hop bitterness and a subtle dry character. Aftertaste remains bright and citrus-tinged, with no sharp edges or unwanted residue.

medium-length finishdry aftertastebitter persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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