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Kozel 11

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Fuller, polished flavour from three malts, paired with a gentle hop bitterness and still easy to drink: that is Kozel 11, a light lager. Pilsner, caramel and colour malt meet Premiant hops in a bottom-fermented brew from Velké Popovice. The brewers sum it up with their motto “Na jedno je spoleh”, roughly “you can count on it”, and the beer has collected many awards at home and abroad.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
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
caramelmaltynoble hop
caramel
malty
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose reveals a gentle interplay of sweet caramel malt and subtle noble-hop character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kozel 11

◎ Appearance

Kozel 11 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, lending a crisp visual liveliness to the pour.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a gentle interplay of sweet caramel malt and subtle noble-hop character. Soft, bready notes emerge from the three-malt bill, while Premiant hops contribute a refined floral undertone without aggressive herbalism. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, with no sharp alcohol or yeast-driven elements.

caramel sweetnessnoble hopssoft breadinessrefined and gentle

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malty foundation underscored by the caramel notes from the colour and caramel malts. Mid-palate reveals a light, crisp body that belies the beer's fullness, while a modest but clean bitter backbone emerges from the Premiant hops. The finish is dry without harshness, allowing the malt to linger pleasantly.

smooth maltcaramel-forwardclean bitternessrefreshingly dry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the noble-hop bitterness trailing into a subtle malty sweetness. A light, refreshing aftertaste persists without heavy residue, making this an easy beer to return to.

clean, dry finishmalty aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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