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Mr. Albi Velikonoční speciál

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An Easter special, the name velikonoční means Easter, from the Mr. Albi line: a pale beer prepared by dry hopping and matured in a lager cask with an addition of aromatic hops. It is brewed by the family brewery in Chodová Planá, built above ancient cellars hewn into granite.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by noble hop character—floral and herbal notes emerge cleanly against a soft malt backdrop.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mr. Albi Velikonoční speciál

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in the glass with exceptional clarity and brightness. Fine, persistent white head forms with delicate lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a refined and inviting presentation.

pale goldenbright, clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by noble hop character—floral and herbal notes emerge cleanly against a soft malt backdrop. Dry-hopping contributes a subtle aromatic complexity without aggression. The overall impression is crisp and dry, with no yeast-derived esters or clove notes.

noble hops, floralherbal, dryclean malt base

◐ Taste

Crisp and smooth on entry, with a clean malt foundation that suggests light bread-like sweetness. Hop bitterness integrates seamlessly throughout the mid-palate, delivering hoppy character without harshness. The finish remains dry and refreshing, with noble hop bitterness lingering gently.

smooth entrynoble hop bitternessbreadlike, light malt

◑ Finish

Dry and refreshing aftertaste with subtle hop notes fading cleanly. The finish is medium in length, leaving the palate crisp and ready for the next sip.

dry aftertasterefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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