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Braník Aleš

Braník
Czech Republic·Czech Pale Lager
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Braník Aleš is an honest Czech desítka with a finely tuned taste in which a gentle malt body meets a pleasantly light bitterness. The brewery behind it was founded in 1899 in Prague's Braník district by the brewmasters themselves, who wanted to brew honest beer without unnecessary frills for the regulars of their day.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by soft, grainy Malz notes with a subtle floral undertone from the noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Braník Aleš

◎ Appearance

Braník Aleš presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is brisk and even, creating delicate streams of bubbles that rise steadily through the bright, clean body.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by soft, grainy Malz notes with a subtle floral undertone from the noble hops. A light, clean character emerges without any yeast esters or adjunct aromas—the overall impression is straightforward and inviting.

soft grainnoble hop floralsclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a gentle, slightly sweet malt foundation that builds body without heaviness. A restrained but perceptible bitterness emerges mid-palate, balancing the malt sweetness with crisp herbal and mineral edges that linger pleasantly.

malt-forwardrestrained bitternessmineral finishwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the hop bitterness gradually fading into a clean, slightly grainy aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate crisp and prepared for the next sip.

dry aftertastecrisp exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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