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Pardál

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Malty and herbal, kept mild. A light výčepní hopped with Agnus, a Czech variety, and brewed from Czech and Bavarian malt with a little caramel malt. It launched on 1 March 2007 in South Bohemia after more than 300 consumers had tasted it in three guided sessions from 2005, and has been sold nationwide since 2008.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyherbalcaramel
malty
herbal
caramel
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malty sweetness complemented by restrained herbal notes from the Agnus hop variety.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pardál

◎ Appearance

Pardál presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, laying down a fine ring of lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is gentle yet present, creating fine and sustained bubbles.

pale goldenclear and brightmoderate headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malty sweetness complemented by restrained herbal notes from the Agnus hop variety. A subtle caramel undertone emerges in the mid-range, adding gentle depth without overwhelming the delicate profile. The overall aromatics remain clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

soft maltherbal restraintcaramel whisperclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced malty character balanced by light caramel sweetness and a touch of herbal bitterness. Mid-palate remains crisp and refreshing, with the malt and hop elements in equilibrium. The finish is dry and clean, with herbaceous notes fading gradually into a pleasant dryness.

malty foundationbalanced bitternesscrisp palateherbal dry

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, leaving a clean and dry impression without lingering sweetness. A faint herbal note persists as the aftertaste, maintaining the beer's refreshing character through the final notes.

clean dry finishherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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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