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Braník Světlý

Braník
Czech Republic·Czech Pale Lager
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Braník Světlý is a pale Czech lager with a light, refreshing taste and a clean hop aroma. Its character is gentle and soft on the tongue, and a natural crispness reliably quenches thirst. The name goes back to a brewery founded in 1899 in Prague's Braník district by thirteen Prague brewmasters. Braník's own yeast culture shapes its profile.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanyeastynoble hop
clean
yeasty
noble hop
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a clean, noble-hop character with subtle floral and herbal notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Braník Světlý

◎ Appearance

Braník Světlý presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and displays good retention, with fine bubbles creating delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, characteristic of a well-crafted Czech lager.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a clean, noble-hop character with subtle floral and herbal notes. Beneath this lies a soft malty sweetness, with a barely perceptible yeast contribution that adds refinement without dominating. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, free from aggressive phenolics or esters.

noble hops, floralsoft malt sweetnessclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, refreshing entry and a smooth mouthfeel that develops gently across the tongue. A delicate malty backbone provides subtle sweetness, while the noble-hop bitterness (18 IBU) emerges as a crisp, defining counterpoint without harshness. The beer finishes dry and quenching, with the yeast culture's influence lending a refined, clean edge.

crisp, drybalanced hops and maltsmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with bitterness fading gracefully into a clean, mineral aftertaste. Thirst-quenching character dominates the close, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, cleannaturally refreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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