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Pardál Echt

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Full flavour with a pronounced bitterness, a pleasant hop aroma and an herbal note. Brewed from three Moravian malts and Žatec hops, with no hop extracts and Agnus, a Czech variety, among the hops. Developed together with hundreds of drinkers and launched in 2009. The brewery lists it as a světlý ležák, a Czech pale lager.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2015
European Beer Star
Bohemian-Style Pilsner
Bronze · 2014
World Beer Cup
Bohemian-Style Pilsener
★Bronze — European Beer Star (Bohemian-Style Pilsner)
★Bronze — World Beer Cup (Bohemian-Style Pilsener)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyherbalmalty
hoppy
herbal
malty
spicy hop
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose leads with herbal and spicy hop notes characteristic of the Žatec and Agnus varieties, supported by a gentle Moravian malt foundation.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pardál Echt

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a gentle stream of bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbal and spicy hop notes characteristic of the Žatec and Agnus varieties, supported by a gentle Moravian malt foundation. Noble hop aromatics emerge with subtle earthiness, while a clean, dry character suggests careful fermentation with no adjunct interference.

herbal hopsspicy-nobleearthy undertonesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Pronounced bitterness dominates the palate (33 IBU well-integrated), balanced by soft malty sweetness and breadiness from the three Moravian malts. The mid-palate develops herbaceous and spicy hop complexity, while crisp acidity maintains freshness and prevents any cloying sensation. The body is smooth and full-flavored for the style, with excellent malt support throughout.

assertive bitternessherbal-spicy hopssoft malt sweetnesscrisp, clean

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with noble hop bitterness gradually receding into a pleasant herbal and slightly peppery aftertaste. The departure is clean and refreshing, characteristic of a well-crafted Czech pale lager.

dry finishlingering bitternessherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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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