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Krušovice Imperial

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🌍 Czech Republic · Strong Lager · One of 16 Strong Lagers in hopIQ

Krušovice's stronger premium lager — 'Imperial' references the royal and imperial heritage of the 1583 brewery. Fuller-bodied and slightly warming at 6.0% with a richer malt character and a firmer hop bitterness than the standard Královské. Krušovice Imperial is the premium tier of the royal range: the beer for occasions that call for something stronger than the standard.

ABV
6%
IBU
28
SRM
golden5

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

full-bodied
100%
malty
100%
rich
60%
hoppy
60%
bitter
60%
boozy
60%
toasty
30%
clean
30%
crisp
30%
bready
30%
smooth
30%

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Krušovice Imperial

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krušovice Imperial

Appearance

Krušovice Imperial presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous character befitting its premium status. The beer displays a dense, white head that demonstrates good retention, while fine carbonation creates an inviting visual appeal that promises a refined drinking experience.

pale goldencrystal cleardense white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose reveals a sophisticated balance of noble hop spice and clean malt sweetness, with subtle bread crust and herbal undertones suggesting careful Czech hop selection. The aroma is refined and restrained, avoiding harshness while maintaining the complexity expected of a premium lager.

noble spicemalt-forwardherbalbread crust

Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-driven, with caramel sweetness and grain character establishing a substantial full body. The mid-palate showcases the warming 6% ABV while crisp noble hop bitterness (28 IBU) provides definition without overwhelming the refined malt foundation, creating an elegant tension.

maltycaramel sweetnesscrisp bitternesssmooth

Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with a gentle warming sensation that lingers pleasantly without becoming harsh. Noble hop spice fades gracefully, leaving a satisfying, memorable aftertaste that invites the next sip.

clean finishdrywarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
81
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