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Kocour 13° Kilt

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Ruby in colour, with a malty taste and a gentle touch of caramel, then medium bitterness with herbal hop notes. The finish stays malty and lightly caramelly, with a hint of citrus. Five malts from the British Isles go into this top-fermented Scottish Ale of 13° original gravity, brewed at Kocour in Varnsdorf.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyherbalcaramel
malty
herbal
caramel
citrusy
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with soft malt character—graham cracker and light toffee from the five British malts—followed by delicate herbal hop notes that suggest dried herbs rather than citrus punch.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kocour 13° Kilt

◎ Appearance

A ruby-toned ale with clear, bright clarity and a modest head that settles to a thin collar of foam with fine lacing. The color reflects the blend of British malts used in the mash, displaying a warm amber-red hue under light. Carbonation is moderate and steady, supporting a gentle cascade through the glass.

ruby-redclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft malt character—graham cracker and light toffee from the five British malts—followed by delicate herbal hop notes that suggest dried herbs rather than citrus punch. A whisper of caramel sweetness rounds out the mid-range, while the overall impression remains restrained and inviting rather than assertive. No yeast-driven esters dominate; the profile stays malt-forward.

herbal hopslight caramelmalt-forwardrestrained

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with caramel and biscuit flavors establishing the foundation across the palate. Mid-palate develops gentle herbal bitterness from noble-style hops, balancing the residual sweetness without overwhelming it. A subtle citrus note emerges toward the back, adding dimension, while the medium bitterness (20 IBU) remains polished and integrated rather than sharp.

smooth maltherbal bitternessbalanced sweetnesscitrus accent

◑ Finish

The finish is malty and lingering, with caramel and toasted grain notes persisting gently on the palate. A light citrus echo and hint of herbal dryness complete the progression, leaving a clean, slightly sweet aftertaste that invites another sip.

malty fadelightly dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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About Scottish Ale

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