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Mistní Svědek 12°

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Cold-hopped with Citra and El Dorado, this twelve-degree lager joins the easy drinkability of a lager with the aroma of American hops. It began as a wedding gift: head brewer Lukáš Tomsa brewed it as best man at his sister Karolína’s wedding on 2 October 2020. When the general manager’s sister married on 2 October 2021, it was brewed again, and now it is made every year and tapped on 2 October.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
noble hop
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus and tropical stone fruit from the Citra and El Dorado hops—grapefruit zest, peach, and subtle mango notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mistní Svědek 12°

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms generously and displays steady retention, with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus and tropical stone fruit from the Citra and El Dorado hops—grapefruit zest, peach, and subtle mango notes. A light bready undertone from the Malz provides gentle balance, while noble hop character emerges as the beer opens, adding floral complexity without harshness.

citrus, grapefruittropical fruit notesEdelhopfen florality

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with restrained sweetness from the Malz base allowing the American hops to dominate. Mid-palate delivers citrus zest and tropical fruit intensity, followed by a moderate but clean bitterness that remains integrated rather than assertive. The overall impression is smooth and easy-drinking, without heaviness.

citrus-forwardsmooth drinkingmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with citrus and herbal notes lingering briefly. The beer fades gracefully without residual sweetness or harsh tannins.

dry finishhoppy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
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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