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Falkon Šlágr

Czech Republic·Czech Pale Lager
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Šlágr is the bitter ten-degree lager from Falkon, built on pale floor-malted barley malt and hopped gently with Sládek, Žatec semi-early red hops and Saaz Shine. The brewery calls it brilliantly simple, and that is the point: a classic Czech výčepní that lets malt and hops do the talking. Bottom-fermented with W34/70 yeast and filled into 500 ml cans.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter39 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
Aroma
Noble hop character dominates the nose, with herbal and floral notes from Saaz Shine and the traditional spice of Sládek and Žatec semi-early red hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Falkon Šlágr

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A white, pillowy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and steady, creating a continuous stream of small bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates the nose, with herbal and floral notes from Saaz Shine and the traditional spice of Sládek and Žatec semi-early red hops. Beneath lies a delicate, grainy malt sweetness with a subtle earthy undertone. Clean fermentation from W34/70 yeast contributes a neutral backdrop without any fruity esters.

noble hopsherbal and floralgrainy maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt character—approachable and lightly sweet—before a restrained but distinct noble hop bitterness emerges mid-palate. Crisp minerality and a dry finish follow naturally, with the 39 IBUs providing balance rather than aggression. The beer remains clean and refreshing throughout, allowing both malt and hops their voice.

balanced malt-hopnoble hop bitternesscrisp mineralitydry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste that fades cleanly. No residual sweetness lingers; the beer leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

dryherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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