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Jura

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Malty, bitter and crisp: Jura is a Czech lager without compromises, and it drinks with great ease. The malt is floor-malted pilsner malt from Kounice, the hops are Saaz, the semi-early red variety from Žatec. It comes from Karolína and Jirka Chroustovští, who brew unfiltered, unpasteurised beer under the Chroust name.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopherbal
malty
noble hop
herbal
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with the spicy, floral character of Saaz hops—a signature noble-hop profile with papery and herbal undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jura

◎ Appearance

Jura presents a pale golden hue with exceptional clarity, revealing the unfiltered character typical of Chroust's philosophy. The head forms with fine, tight bubbles and demonstrates steady retention, clinging to the glass in delicate lacing. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, with active effervescence sustaining the beer's crisp presentation.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine persistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with the spicy, floral character of Saaz hops—a signature noble-hop profile with papery and herbal undertones. Beneath this sits a gentle breadiness from the floor-malted Kounice pilsner malt, adding subtle grain sweetness without overwhelming the composition. Clean fermentation allows both components to shine, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolics masking the core expression.

Saaz spice and floralsherbal earthinesssoft malt sweetnessclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the malt foundation providing a soft, slightly bready body that feels smooth on the palate. Mid-palate develops a measured bitterness from the Saaz—noble and refined rather than aggressive—balancing the mild malt sweetness. The finish builds into a dry, herbal complexity that remains smooth throughout, driven by hop character rather than harsh tannins.

crisp entrymalt-forward balancerefined noble-hop bitternessclean, dry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with gentle herbal and spicy notes from the Saaz, fading into a faintly bready dryness. Bitterness recedes gracefully rather than persisting aggressively, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

lingering Saaz charactersmooth fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
86
Finish
80
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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