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Kocour 11° Světlý ležák

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A pale, bottom-fermented eleven-degree lager brewed with three kinds of hops. Part of the hops are Žatec semi-early red hops from the Vodňanský farm, with which the brewery cooperates. The beer has 11° original gravity. Kocour brews it in Varnsdorf, one of the northernmost towns in Czechia, in a former ceramic factory where beer has been brewed since 2008.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—floral and herbal notes from the Žatec semi-early red hops dominate, accompanied by subtle spice and light woodsy undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kocour 11° Světlý ležák

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent quality that speaks to careful brewing and conditioning. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—floral and herbal notes from the Žatec semi-early red hops dominate, accompanied by subtle spice and light woodsy undertones. Behind the hops lies a clean, bready malt foundation with gentle grain sweetness. The overall impression is dry and mineral-forward, with no fruity esters or yeast cloudiness.

noble hopsherbal and floralclean grainmineral-dry

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a well-balanced profile: hop bitterness enters cleanly and persists without harshness, underpinned by soft, bready malt that adds body without sweetness. The mid-palate remains crisp and refreshing, with the three-hop blend creating layers of subtle herbal complexity. Mouthfeel is smooth and medium-bodied, with carbonation providing structure without aggression.

crisp and cleanbalanced bitternesssoft malt bodyherbal complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and gently lingering, with noble hop bitterness fading to a soft, bready aftertaste. No sweetness remains; the beer leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishnoble hop fadebready aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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