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Chotěboř Prémium

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Malty fullness meets a gentle bitterness in a balanced Czech světlý ležák. Chotěboř Prémium is the brewery's flagship: a bottom-fermented pale lager of 12 degrees that carries the old tradition of the Czech ležák into the glass. It is brewed in Chotěboř in the Vysočina Region, where the brewery began production in 2009.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
SRM
amber10
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft Saaz noble-hop character—floral and slightly spicy—layered beneath a clean, grainy malt foundation with hints of bread crust.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chotěboř Prémium

◎ Appearance

Chotěboř Prémium displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a white, stable foam collar that clings to the glass walls with fine persistence. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation typical of the Czech světlý ležák tradition.

bright goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft Saaz noble-hop character—floral and slightly spicy—layered beneath a clean, grainy malt foundation with hints of bread crust. A touch of herbal freshness complements the restrained, elegant aromatic profile without any aggressive or overpowering notes.

noble hop floralgrainy maltbread notesherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied for its ABV, with a malty sweetness that establishes the core flavor before a gentle, well-calibrated bitterness arrives mid-palate. The biscuity, bready malt character remains present throughout, while the 35 IBUs provide balance rather than assertiveness, creating a clean and drinkable finish.

malty smoothgentle bitternessbreadybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with the bitterness fading gracefully and allowing a lingering malt sweetness to persist. Overall impression remains clean and refreshing, encouraging another sip.

crispdryclean aftertaste
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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