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Libertas Bohemian Strong 14

Akciový pivovar Libertas
Czech Republic·Heller Bock
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The first sip brings a strong malt body, which is why beer is called liquid bread; at once it is joined by a pleasantly delicate bitterness of noble Žatec hops, gained from cold hopping in the tank. The brewery calls it the strongest lager of its collection and brews it only on the occasion of significant events at the brewery in Úvaly.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopbready
malty
noble hop
bready
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced malt character—sweet grain and subtle bread-like notes emerge from the full body.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Libertas Bohemian Strong 14

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a firm, pillowy white head that displays fine Schaumkleiden along the glass. The carbonation is well-integrated, revealing steady streams of fine bubbles that support stable foam retention throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent foamfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced malt character—sweet grain and subtle bread-like notes emerge from the full body. Noble Žatec hops contribute a refined floral and herbal backdrop, accompanied by a gentle spice and a hint of earth that signals the restraint of cold hopping.

sweet maltnoble hop spicefloral herbalgrainy bread

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a substantial malty foundation that justifies the brewery's characterization of liquid bread, delivering caramel sweetness and biscuit depth. The Žatec hops introduce a clean, measured bitterness that balances without overwhelming, while the full body carries the flavors smoothly across the mid-palate with a soft, integrated finish.

malty full-bodiednoble bitternesscaramel sweetnesssmooth structure

◑ Finish

The finish is lingering and warm, with residual malt sweetness and a sustained but gentle hop bitterness. The alcohol presence is noticeable yet well-hidden within the beer's rich architecture.

warm finishmalt sweetnesspersistent bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a Heller Bock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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