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Libertas Bohemian Lager 12

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Delicate hop aroma, golden colour and a compact, long-lasting foam; a malty start leads into a balanced bitterness and a gentle finish. The twelve is brewed by decoction on three mashes from floor-malted barley, hopped with Žatec hops (Premiant and semi-early red) and rests in the cellar for at least seven weeks.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter37 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
noble hopmaltyhoppy
noble hop
malty
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate noble-hop character, expressing soft herbal and slightly floral notes from the Žatec varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Libertas Bohemian Lager 12

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, reflective surface. The head is compact and persistent, forming fine lacing that clings to the glass with each sip. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed throughout the body.

brilliant goldenpersistent foamclean clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate noble-hop character, expressing soft herbal and slightly floral notes from the Žatec varieties. Beneath lies a refined malty foundation with hints of bread crust and subtle grain sweetness. No aggressive alcohol or yeast-derived compounds intrude; the overall impression is restrained and harmonious.

noble hopssoft herbalgentle malt backbone

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, delivering a gentle biscuit and grain sweetness from the floor-malted barley. The mid-palate transitions into a balanced, measured bitterness from the Premiant and semi-early red hops, neither harsh nor overly pronounced. The finish remains clean and crisp, with no cloying residue.

malty entrybalanced bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long-lasting and dry, with lingering hoppy notes and a subtle grain character. No astringency or off-flavors emerge; the finish remains gentle and refined throughout.

dry aftertastelingering hops
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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