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Kvasnicový ležák světlý 11°

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A pale Czech lager of the kvasnicový kind, the Czech word for a beer that keeps its yeast. It comes from the family brewery in Chodová Planá, which sits above ancient cellars hewn into granite and brews with water from the spring that, according to legend, the dog Albi once found.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
yeastycleanmineral
yeasty
clean
mineral
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh yeast character—earthy, slightly phenolic notes from the living culture suspended in the beer.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kvasnicový ležák světlý 11°

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation visible throughout the glass. A white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The beer's pale straw color—around 8 SRM—speaks to its crisp, unmalted character.

pale goldenbright, clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh yeast character—earthy, slightly phenolic notes from the living culture suspended in the beer. Behind this sits subtle grain sweetness with a gentle bready quality, complemented by mineral notes that echo the Bohemian spring water. Noble hop presence is restrained, contributing a clean, herbal undertone.

yeasty, earthybready grainmineral watersubtle hoppy herbs

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with the yeast providing a dry, slightly grainy mouthfeel that feels smooth despite the lager's lean body. Malt sweetness is modest and bready rather than caramel-driven. Bitterness is gentle at 25 IBU, finishing dry without any harsh edge, allowing the mineral backbone and soft yeast character to dominate the mid-palate and close.

crisp, dry palatesmooth-drinkingyeast-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with the yeast and mineral character lingering briefly. No astringency or warming alcohol presence—this is a beer that invites another sip.

clean, dryyeast lingers
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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