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Chotěboř Originál

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Light and refreshing, with a clean malt taste and a pleasant bitterness that invites the next sip. Chotěboř Originál is the brewery's světlé výčepní, a bottom-fermented pale draught lager brewed at 10 degrees, and it counts among the Pivní klasika, the classics the brewery's regulars love. Simple, honest and low in alcohol.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is clean and understated, presenting soft grain notes from the Malz with gentle hints of bread.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chotěboř Originál

◎ Appearance

A clear, pale golden color with bright transparency and fine carbonation. The head forms a modest, tight foam that settles into delicate lacing on the glass. Light and inviting in the glass, reflecting the beer's straightforward character.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationtight foam

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and understated, presenting soft grain notes from the Malz with gentle hints of bread. A whisper of noble hop character adds refinement without asserting itself. The overall impression is one of simplicity and balance, with no off-notes or roughness.

soft grainbreadnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, malty sweetness that establishes immediate drinkability. The mid-palate remains crisp and smooth, supported by a moderate, well-integrated bitterness that avoids harshness. The finish is dry and lean, with lingering Edelhopfen bitterness that gently encourages another sip.

light maltcrispmoderate bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, leaving a pleasant, dry impression without astringency. A faint malty note fades quickly, replaced by the clean, refreshing aftertaste characteristic of the style.

dryshort-mediumrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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