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Braník Ležák

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Braník Ležák is a full-bodied Czech lager with a balanced taste profile and an easy-drinking character. The recipe follows the Braník tradition of triple hopping, and the brewery's own yeast culture gives the beer a profile that has stayed the same to this day. It is made for anyone who wants an easy-drinking, full lager.

ABV
5.2%
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
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is clean and refined, with restrained noble hop character—slightly spicy and herbaceous without aggression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Braník Ležák

◎ Appearance

Braník Ležák presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a luminous quality typical of Czech lagers. A dense, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, while fine carbonation creates a steady chain of bubbles throughout the body.

pale goldencleardense foamwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and refined, with restrained noble hop character—slightly spicy and herbaceous without aggression. Soft malt undertones suggest bread and grain, while the brewery's signature yeast culture contributes a neutral, lager-clean backdrop that allows the balance of ingredients to speak clearly.

noble hops, herbalclean lager yeastsubtle grain malt

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry with a smooth, malty core that develops breadiness and a gentle grain sweetness across the mid-palate. The balanced hop character emerges as a moderate bitterness without harshness, creating a well-integrated finish that remains refreshing despite the beer's weight. Crisp minerality supports the overall drinkability.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnessbalanced bitternessclean, refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately dry with lingering malt notes and a clean noble hop drydown. The aftertaste remains pleasant and free of astringency, fading gracefully into a crisp mineral character.

dry malt fademineral-clean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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