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Budweiser Budvar Original

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Malty aroma with a fine Saaz hop note, fresh-baked white bread and a subtle, honey-like sweetness. The hop bitterness stays mild and balanced and fades into a clean, refreshing finish. Mashed by double decoction, brewed with Žatec whole-cone hops and water from the brewery's own artesian wells in České Budějovice, then lagered in horizontal tanks.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with a soft malty sweetness reminiscent of fresh-baked white bread, layered with the delicate floral and herbal notes of Saaz hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Budweiser Budvar Original

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that holds its structure throughout the glass. Carbonation is evident in a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body. The lacing adheres cleanly to the glass with each sip.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a soft malty sweetness reminiscent of fresh-baked white bread, layered with the delicate floral and herbal notes of Saaz hops. A subtle honey-like undertone adds complexity without overshadowing the noble hop character. The aroma remains clean and inviting throughout.

fresh breadSaaz spicehoney sweetnessnoble hop

◐ Taste

The palate is refreshingly malty with a bready, grain-forward entry that builds a gentle sweetness mid-palate. The Saaz hops introduce a mild, balanced bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than asserting dominance. The finish remains crisp and clean, with no harsh edges or lingering astringency.

malty sweetnessbready bodybalanced bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, fading to a dry, slightly honey-tinged aftertaste that encourages the next sip. Bitterness resolves quickly into a subtle grain-malt residue.

clean finishdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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