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Zimní Ležák 12°

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Golden with a rich head, clean and nicely hopped. A medium hop bitterness with gentle herbal and spicy tones meets the bready character of the malt, and the pleasantly lingering bitterness invites the next sip. It is brewed in the traditional three-mash way from Pilsner malt alone, hopped only with Harmonie from the Žatec region.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadyherbalhoppy
bready
herbal
hoppy
malty
clean
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with classic Pilsner malt—soft bread notes and a gentle grain sweetness.
also:noble hop
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zimní Ležák 12°

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue that catches the light with crystalline clarity. The head rises generously and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

bright goldenexcellent claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with classic Pilsner malt—soft bread notes and a gentle grain sweetness. Noble hops from Žatec emerge as delicate herbal and spicy accents, creating a composed and inviting profile. The overall impression is clean and refined, with no harsh edges.

bread and grainherbal spicenoble hop characterclean, composed

◐ Taste

The palate leads with a pronounced bready malt foundation that provides roundness and body. A medium hop bitterness arrives mid-palate, complemented by subtle herbal and peppery notes from the Harmonie varietal. The finish builds a pleasant, lingering bitterness that draws you toward the next sip without becoming aggressive.

bready maltmedium bitternessherbal noteslingering finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with a dry, noble-hop bitterness and a faint peppery warmth. A clean, crisp sensation prevails, inviting another sip rather than overstaying its welcome.

dry, lingeringnoble-hop bitternesscrisp departure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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