hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Benedict Imperial Lager

Tap to rate

The Imperial Lager is a mighty 20° that keeps the drinkability of a classic Czech lager despite its strength and bitterness. It is a pilsner-type beer, double-decoction mashed and hopped with Žatec semi-early red hops. On the palate it is malty and bready, only lightly sweet, with a firm bitterness behind it that matches its strength.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
breadymaltyhoppy
bready
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
Noble hop character dominates, with the Žatec semi-early red hops delivering subtle herbal and earthy notes layered with a light spice.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Benedict Imperial Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency characteristic of a pilsner-type lager. A dense, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden. Carbonation is crisp and lively throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates, with the Žatec semi-early red hops delivering subtle herbal and earthy notes layered with a light spice. Beneath lies a clean, grainy malt base with soft bread grain undertones. The nose remains dry and inviting, free of yeast-driven esters or phenolics.

noble hopsherbal and earthybread grainclean and dry

◐ Taste

Bready and malty on entry, with a substantial malt backbone that supports the beer's 20° gravity without heaviness. A measured bitterness builds mid-palate, well-balanced against the malt sweetness and providing firm grip. The finish remains dry and crisp, with lingering hoppy bitterness that complements the beer's strength.

bready palatemalty backbonefirm bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Long, clean aftertaste with the bitterness persisting gently without astringency. The beer drinks smooth and refreshing despite its alcohol strength, allowing easy drinkability.

persistent bitternessclean aftertastesmooth-drinking
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Benedict Imperial Lager

More from Břevnovský klášterní pivovar sv. Vojtěcha

Benedict Klášterní IPA 15°
Benedict Nachmelený 11°
Benedict Nachmelený 11°
India Pale Lager
4.5%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Benedict New England IPA
Benedict New England IPA
New England IPA
5.5%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Benedict Porter
Benedict Porter
Imperial Porter
7.5%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Benedict Pšeničné pivo 11°
Benedict Russian Imperial Stout
Benedict Russian Imperial Stout
Russian Imperial Stout
8.5%·Very bitter
Find matches →
Benedict Světlý ležák 12°
Benedict Světlý ležák 12°
Czech Premium Pale Lager
5.0%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Benedict Tmavý ležák 11°
Benedict Tmavý ležák 11°
Czech Dark Lager
4.2%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →

About Imperial Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar Imperial Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bready, malty, bitter character as Benedict Imperial Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →