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Gambrinus Polotmavá 12

Czech Republic·Czech Amber Lager
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Gambrinus Polotmavá 12 is an amber twelve-degree lager from Plzeň, introduced in February 2016 as a limited winter batch in the Volba sládků series. It is brewed with a double decoction mash from the Czech hop Sládek and a mix of the brewery's own Pilsen malt and specialty malts. It has a full malt body with lightly roasted and caramel tones, a medium bitterness in the finish and a full, lightly warming taste.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelroasted
malty
caramel
roasted
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with warm, toasted malt notes layered beneath gentle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gambrinus Polotmavá 12

◎ Appearance

Polotmavá 12 presents a clear, bright amber tone with a fine white head that settles into a thin collar of lacing. The body shows good carbonation with a steady stream of fine bubbles. Clarity is excellent, allowing the deep malt-driven color to shine through without haze.

bright amberfine carbonationclean lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm, toasted malt notes layered beneath gentle caramel sweetness. Sládek hops contribute a subtle earthy and herbal quality without dominating. A soft, clean yeast character supports the malt foundation, with a light warming alcohol note in the background.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnessherbal hopsclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate is full and round, leading with malt-forward character and subtle caramel tones that build through the mid-palate. A moderate, balanced bitterness emerges toward the finish, providing structure without harshness. The double decoction mash lends depth and a slightly roasted quality that bridges the sweetness and bite.

full-bodied maltcaramel notesbalanced bitternessroasted depth

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and clean, with the bitterness gradually receding into a smooth, warming aftertaste. A faint roasted character lingers, leaving the palate satisfied without astringency.

medium finishwarming aftertastesmooth close
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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