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Březňák 11 Hořký

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A golden lager that turns up the bitterness: strongly hopped, with a fuller bitter taste and a higher share of bitter substances, so the pleasant, pronounced bitterness lingers longer without dulling drinkability. A pleasant hop aroma comes from the Žatecký poloraný červeňák hop, and the beer leaves neat rings on the glass, as a proper Czech lager should.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced hop character from Žatecký poloraný červeňák, offering a floral and gently spicy noble-hop profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Březňák 11 Hořký

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms dense white foam that adheres steadily to the glass, leaving neat rings characteristic of a well-crafted Czech lager. Bright light passes cleanly through the body.

bright goldencrisp white headfine lacingcrystal clear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced hop character from Žatecký poloraný červeňák, offering a floral and gently spicy noble-hop profile. Beneath sits a subtle malt foundation with bready undertones, allowing the hop aromatics to remain in focus without any yeasty or adjunct interference.

noble hop forwardfloral spicebready malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with balanced malt sweetness giving way quickly to assertive bitterness in the mid-palate. The bittering compounds build steadily and persist throughout, framed by a smooth malty backbone and dry, hoppy finish. Drinkability remains high despite the pronounced bitter stance.

assertive bitternesshoppy finishclean palatesmooth malt

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and lingering, with noble-hop bitterness the defining note. Bitterness recedes gradually without becoming harsh, leaving a crisp, refreshing sensation on the palate.

dry hoppy aftertastelingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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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