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Fresh and citrusy: Kazbek hops, also added cold, bring grapefruit, lemon zest and a light spiciness to the aroma. Caramel malt gives a gentle fullness, the bitterness is clean and the finish dry. This semi-dark, bottom-fermented non-alcoholic lager made history on 21 December 2024, when it entered orbit on a satellite of the young LASAR scientists' team: the first Czech beer in space.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusycaramelfruity
citrusy
caramel
fruity
clean
spicy
bready
Aroma
Kazbek hops dominate the nose with pronounced citrus character: grapefruit and lemon zest emerge clearly, followed by a subtle herbal spiciness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for CERO

◎ Appearance

A pale golden lager with semi-dark undertones, held in a clear, bright body. The head forms with moderate persistence and leaves fine lacing as it recedes. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence without excessive effervescence.

pale goldenclearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Kazbek hops dominate the nose with pronounced citrus character: grapefruit and lemon zest emerge clearly, followed by a subtle herbal spiciness. Underneath, caramel malt provides a gentle, supporting sweetness that frames the hop-driven profile without overwhelming it.

grapefruit, lemon zestherbal spicecaramel maltcitrus-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, citrus-driven character from the Kazbek hops, while caramel malt delivers measured fullness and a touch of breadiness in the mid-palate. Bitterness develops cleanly and builds steadily, maintaining definition without harshness. The body remains light and refreshing throughout.

citrus, caramel balanceclean bitternesslight bodydry finish

◑ Finish

A dry, bitter finish extends with moderate length, leaving behind lingering grapefruit and herbal notes. The aftertaste is crisp and clean, with no cloying residue.

dry aftertastelingering citruscrisp exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
77
Finish
74
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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