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Charitativní ležák

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A special batch brewed to the recipe of Budweiser Budvar Original each late summer, blessed by the Bishop of České Budějovice when freshly brewed and then lagered for weeks in the brewery cellar. The bottles are wrapped by hand by brewery staff and sold in Advent at the brewery's stall on the town square, with the proceeds going to local charities.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, grainy maltiness complemented by subtle noble-hop aromatics that suggest Saaz—floral, slightly spicy, and delicate.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Charitativní ležák

◎ Appearance

A pale golden color with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that builds quickly and clings persistently to the glass. The carbonation is lively and fine, with a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body. The visual presentation is characteristic of a well-crafted Czech lager—clean, inviting, and crisp.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, grainy maltiness complemented by subtle noble-hop aromatics that suggest Saaz—floral, slightly spicy, and delicate. A light bready quality emerges in the background, with no harsh alcohol or yeast-derived notes. The overall impression is refined and restrained, with good aromatic intensity without aggressive hop character.

grainy MalzSaaz noble hopsbready notesclean and floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and full-bodied for the style, with the malty character providing a slightly sweet foundation that balances well with moderate bitterness. Noble hops deliver a restrained, refined bitterness that sits at around 22 IBU, allowing the clean, crisp malt character to shine. The mid-palate remains smooth and approachable, with a gentle noble-hop spice that integrates seamlessly.

smooth malt bodymoderate noble-hop bitternesscrisp finishbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and fairly dry, with the bitterness lingering gently without becoming harsh or astringent. A light bready, grainy note persists pleasantly into the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishlingering hop bitternessgrainy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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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