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Gambrinus Rubínový ležák

Czech Republic·Czech Amber Lager
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Gambrinus Rubínový ležák is a ruby-coloured lager from Plzeň with a lightly spicy aroma; the ruby colour gives it its name. Its bitterness and the aroma both come from the Czech hop variety Rubín. The brewery has brought it back in its Volba sládků series several times, in May 2016, January 2017, June 2018 and January 2020.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyspicyspicy hop
hoppy
spicy
spicy hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced spicy-herbal character from the Rubín hop variety, layered with subtle white pepper and dried grass notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gambrinus Rubínový ležák

◎ Appearance

A clear ruby-amber body with bright translucence in backlight, displaying the characteristic deep copper hue that inspires its name. The head forms with modest density and settles quickly to a thin collar with moderate lacing. Carbonation is evident as fine, steady bubbles rising through the glass.

deep ruby-amberclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced spicy-herbal character from the Rubín hop variety, layered with subtle white pepper and dried grass notes. Light malt undertones provide a clean, grainy foundation without sweetness. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with noble hop aromatics taking clear precedence.

Czech Rubín hop spicewhite pepperherbalclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and malty with balanced sweetness that quickly gives way to assertive bitterness. Mid-palate develops the characteristic spicy-hoppy bite of Rubín, evolving into a peppery, herbal finish on the tongue. The 29 IBU bitter load feels substantial without harshness, leaving a dry, refreshing sensation.

bitter-forwardspicy hop bitedry finish

◑ Finish

Crisp and moderately long, with lingering herbal-peppery notes and a mineral, clean aftertaste. The bitterness recedes gradually, leaving behind a refreshing dryness that invites another sip.

herbal-pepperycrisplingering bite
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
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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