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K11 is a light lager made from several Czech malts that give it a golden colour, with caramel, wheat and Munich malts among them. The hops come from Žatec. The name joins K for Krušovice with the 11 for its gravity, and the beer was introduced in 2018 as a newcomer available on draught only.

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
maltycaramelwheat
malty
caramel
wheat
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose is restrained and inviting, led by soft malt character with subtle notes of wheat and caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for K11

◎ Appearance

K11 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, typical of a well-conditioned draught lager.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and inviting, led by soft malt character with subtle notes of wheat and caramel sweetness. Noble hops from Žatec contribute a quiet herbal undertone without assertiveness. The overall impression is clean and approachable, with no yeast-derived esters or phenols.

soft maltwheat notesnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with a gently malty foundation that carries caramel and wheat undertones throughout. Moderate bitterness arrives mid-palate, balanced by the beer's low IBU profile and slight sweetness. The finish remains smooth and bready, without astringency or cloying residue.

light bodymalty entrymoderate bitternesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades cleanly with lingering malt and a whisper of caramel sweetness. A dry, crisp quality persists without any harsh edges.

clean fademalt persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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