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Falkon Čau šťávo!

Czech Republic·Fruited Sour
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Čau šťávo! is a fresh sour ale with bergamot, calamansi, red orange and lemongrass, which the brewery calls a crowd-pleaser for fans of citrus sours. After a year away it came back, as the brewery announces. The base combines wheat and barley malts, wheat flakes and oats, with coriander and salt, and fruit purees plus orange juice supply the citrus. The title is Czech slang for hello, juice.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
citrusysourorange
citrusy
sour
orange
fruity
coriander
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—bergamot, calamansi, and red orange predominate, supported by fresh lemongrass and a subtle herbal quality.
also:salty,herbal,tart
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Falkon Čau šťávo!

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gently effervescent presentation typical of a modern sour ale.

pale strawclearfine head lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—bergamot, calamansi, and red orange predominate, supported by fresh lemongrass and a subtle herbal quality. Beneath lies a soft wheat grain character with gentle coriander spice and a faint mineral saltiness that adds complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

bright citrusbergamot, calamansi, red orangelemongrass, corianderwheat grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with pronounced citrus and a clean, food-friendly sourness that frames the orange juice and fruit purees. Coriander and salt provide a savory backbone, while wheat and oat malts deliver a soft, slightly creamy body that balances the tartness. The finish leans dry, with lingering citrus acidity and a subtle herbal thread.

citrus-forwardclean sourorange juice, fruitwheat, oat maltscoriander, saltdry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length, dry and refreshing, with citrus acidity fading into a faint herbal and mineral note. The aftertaste remains clean and thirst-quenching, inviting another sip.

dry, refreshingcitrus fadeherbal undertone
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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