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Hostivar Ale 10

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A light, top-fermented ale with a fruity nose in which apricot edges ahead. Despite its modest 10.4° gravity the body is medium-full, and the finish lingers, pleasantly bitter. Also known as Letní Ale, the summer ale, and labelled a single-hop ale on the brewpub's drinks list, it is left unfiltered and unpasteurised.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitypeachhoppy
fruity
peach
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit, particularly apricot and peach, supported by a green, herbaceous hop presence.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hostivar Ale 10

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity despite the unfiltered, unpasteurised character. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass, leaving defined lacing with each sip. Lively carbonation animates the body, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldenhazy cream headfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit, particularly apricot and peach, supported by a green, herbaceous hop presence. Beneath lies a soft, grainy malz base that grounds the composition without asserting itself. Clean fermentation character with no acetaldehyde or sulphur; the yeast remains polite and transparent.

apricot, peach forwardherbal hopsgrainy malzclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with those stone fruit notes translating faithfully to the palate. The medium-full body belies the modest gravity, delivering substance and viscosity that sustain the flavor across the mid-palate. Bitterness emerges gradually, building to a firm, lingering finish that balances the fruit without overwhelming it.

stone fruit, crisp entryfull body despite low gravitybalanced bitternesshoppy aftertaste

◑ Finish

The bitterness holds steadily, refusing to fade quickly, and leaves a pleasant, dry sensation that invites another sip. Residual peach and herbal hop notes linger pleasantly on the palate.

lingering bitterdry, inviting
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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