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Meruňkový ležák 11°

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An apricot lager from the family brewery Chodovar in Chodová Planá. Meruňkový is the Czech word for apricot, and ležák marks the beer as a lager. The brewery stands above ancient cellars hewn into granite, and invites visitors to the Czech Forest (Český les).

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitypeach
fruity
peach
Aroma
The nose leads with bright, fresh apricot and peach notes that dominate the aromatic profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meruňkový ležák 11°

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a white, compact head that displays steady lacing down the glass. The beer shows fine carbonation with steady bead formation, characteristic of a well-conditioned lager.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, fresh apricot and peach notes that dominate the aromatic profile. Subtle graininess from the underlying lager base provides gentle support without overshadowing the fruit character. No sharp fermentation esters or rough yeast phenolics distract from the clean, fruit-forward presentation.

apricot, peachclean lager basesubtle grainfruit-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate stone fruit character—apricot and peach blend seamlessly with a soft, rounded malt sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at just 10 IBU, allowing the fruit and light grain backbone to carry the flavor. The body is smooth and refreshing, with enough structure to prevent the beer from tasting thin or cloying.

smooth stone fruitgentle sweetnesslow bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading to a lingering apricot note without residual harshness. A pleasant drying sensation leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean fadefruit aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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