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Březňák Světlý ležák

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Golden Czech lager in the Pilsen style: a hop aroma meets a bready fullness and a bitter taste that ends on a pleasant finish. Brewed from domestic raw materials and traditional methods, it carries the brand's old-school spirit and its emblem, the face of Victor Cibich, the Velké Březno station master, who first appeared on the Březňák trademark in 1906.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadyhoppynoble hop
bready
hoppy
noble hop
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinctive noble-hop character—herbal, floral notes with subtle spice—layered over a clean, bready malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Březňák Světlý ležák

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and pale straw highlights. A dense, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving fine lacing with each sip. Carbonation is brisk and sustained, creating a vibrant visual presence.

brilliant goldenpersistent headfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinctive noble-hop character—herbal, floral notes with subtle spice—layered over a clean, bready malt foundation. A quiet grassy undertone and a whisper of grain sweetness complete the profile, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolics to distract.

herbal hopbready maltfloral spiceclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and smooth, with a bready, slightly sweet malt core that unfolds into a gentle hoppy middle. Controlled bitterness arrives mid-palate, neither harsh nor muted, balancing the malt's fullness without overwhelming the drink. The structure remains light and refreshing throughout.

bready corenoble-hop balanceclean bitternessmalt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish dries cleanly with a lingering hoppy bitterness and a faint cereal note. Aftertaste is pleasant and unburdened, fading to a subtle mineral dryness that invites the next sip.

dry finishhoppy aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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