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Místní sv. Václav 14°

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A ležák for St Wenceslas, patron saint of Czech beer, brewed from fresh Žatec Poloraný červeňák in the kettle, in the whirlpool and in the cold hopping, which is only possible once a year at harvest, when the wet cones must be used within 24 hours. The hop aroma is pronounced, the malt body is pronounced too, and the bitterness stays very gentle so that the hops can come through.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopmalty
hoppy
noble hop
malty
floral
caramel
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh, floral noble-hop character from the Žatec Poloraný červeňák, with pronounced herbal and spicy undertones from the triple-hopping technique.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Místní sv. Václav 14°

◎ Appearance

Pale golden colour with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence without excessive effervescence.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh, floral noble-hop character from the Žatec Poloraný červeňák, with pronounced herbal and spicy undertones from the triple-hopping technique. A soft, honeyed malt backbone emerges beneath, grounding the aromatic profile without overwhelming the delicate hop expression.

fresh noble hopsfloral, herbal spicehoneyed maltlayered nose

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malty sweetness—gentle caramel notes and a light cereal richness—that transitions into the distinctive hop character mid-palate. The bitterness remains restrained and refined, allowing the complex hop aromatics to shine while maintaining excellent drinkability and a full-bodied mouthfeel without harshness.

malty sweetnessnoble-hop complexitygentle bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with the hop florality fading gracefully into a subtle malt sweetness. A dry, slightly warm aftertaste persists, befitting the 5.8% ABV, without any cloying character.

clean finishhoppy aftertastedry warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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