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Zámecký Speciál 13°

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A pronounced golden colour, a pleasant hop aroma and a full malt flavor with a gentle bitterness. Brewed only with Czech aromatic hops, this golden special lager from Chodová Planá continues fermenting for two to three months in lager casks inside the brewery's rock cellar, hewn into granite. The Plevka family has led the brewery since 1992.

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
maltyhoppyclean
malty
hoppy
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with a pleasant, delicate Czech hop character—refined and aromatic rather than assertive.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zámecký Speciál 13°

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits stable lacing that clings to the glass walls with each sip. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationstable lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pleasant, delicate Czech hop character—refined and aromatic rather than assertive. Supporting the hops is a clean, subtle malt presence with faint breadiness that speaks to extended lagering. There is no yeast-derived fruitiness or sulfur; the overall impression is dry and fresh.

Czech hop aromanoble-hop charactersubtle maltclean, dry

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and malty, with a full body that belies the modest alcohol content. A gentle, well-integrated bitterness emerges mid-palate without aggression, balanced by clean malt sweetness and a whisper of breadiness. The beer drinks smooth and approachable, finishing crisp.

full malt flavorgentle bitternesssmooth-drinkingcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, leaving behind a light, pleasant hop dryness. No astringency or harsh edges; instead, a lingering sense of noble-hop refinement and malt clarity.

clean finishnoble-hop dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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