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Ležák

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The brewery calls this one a poctivý český ležák, an honest Czech lager, and offers it in 1.5-litre packs. Light in colour, it is brewed from barley malts, hops and hop extract with an original gravity of 11.7 degrees. It sits beside Ležák 12 in the range but starts from less original gravity than that beer's 12.3 degrees.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose is restrained and elegant, leading with soft noble-hop character and subtle floral notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ležák

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucency. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and visible, maintaining a thin foam crown throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and elegant, leading with soft noble-hop character and subtle floral notes. Beneath this sits a clean malt foundation with gentle bready undertones and a hint of grain sweetness. Overall impression is fresh and uncomplicated, with no yeast-driven esters or oxidative notes.

noble hopsgrain sweetnessbready maltclean

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp on the palate, with the malt providing a gentle, biscuity backbone. Mid-palate balances straightforward malt character against restrained noble-hop bitterness that sits at around 22 IBU. The beer remains refreshingly dry without harshness, with smooth mouthfeel and no astringency.

light-bodiedcrispbalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading to a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or rough edges.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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