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Skalní ležák polotmavý

Czech Republic·Czech Amber Lager
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A semi-dark Czech lager whose name means rock lager. It comes from the family brewery in Chodová Planá, built above ancient cellars hewn into granite, where the brewery brews with water from a spring said to have been found by the dog Albi.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltymineralclean
malty
mineral
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, straightforward malt character—toasted grain and subtle caramel notes—complemented by a mineral undertone that recalls the brewery's granite-spring heritage.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Skalní ležák polotmavý

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light brown in color, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls with visible lacework. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle cascade that sustains throughout the pour.

amber-brownclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, straightforward malt character—toasted grain and subtle caramel notes—complemented by a mineral undertone that recalls the brewery's granite-spring heritage. Noble hops contribute a restrained, herbal-floral background without assertiveness, allowing the malt foundation to remain central.

toasted grainmineral notesherbal hopclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malty sweetness balanced by crisp, mineral-driven structure that prevents the beer from becoming cloying. Mid-palate exhibits soft grain flavors and a restrained bitterness (22 IBU) that integrates seamlessly, while a dry, clean finish emerges without harshness.

malty sweetnessmineral backbonecrisp edgedry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste remains short to medium, fading with grace into lingering dryness and a faint mineral impression. The refreshing quality persists, inviting the next sip.

dry aftertasterefreshingmineral echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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