hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Litovel Sváteční speciál 13°

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
Tap to rate

Litovel Sváteční speciál 13° shows a golden colour under a thick white head, with a hoppy aroma and a distinct bitterness. It is brewed to the original recipe with Moravian malt and Bohemian hops and matures for more than 100 days in the beer-storage cellar under the constant supervision of the Litovel brewer, in the Haná region.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopmalty
hoppy
noble hop
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive noble-hop character—floral and herbal notes typical of Bohemian varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Litovel Sváteční speciál 13°

◎ Appearance

Litovel Sváteční speciál presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity. A thick, persistent white head forms and clings tenaciously to the glass walls, demonstrating robust foam stability. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine, continuous stream of bubbles.

bright goldenthick white headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive noble-hop character—floral and herbal notes typical of Bohemian varieties. A supporting bed of clean, bready Moravian malt provides structure without dominating. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or off-notes; the extended cellar aging has yielded a refined, harmonious bouquet.

noble hops, floralbready maltcrisp, cleanherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a malty sweetness that quickly gives way to a pronounced, well-structured bitter finish characteristic of the style. Mid-palate reveals a smooth, full-bodied presence with continued noble-hop bitterness and a clean, grainy-malt foundation. The 6% ABV remains unobtrusive, allowing the hop and malt interplay to dominate.

hoppy bitternesssmooth, full-bodiedclean maltnoble-hop driven

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with noble-hop bitterness persisting on the palate without harshness. A subtle bready, malty undertone emerges in the aftertaste, balancing the bitter conclusion.

dry bitter finishlingering hop bitternessmalty aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Litovel Sváteční speciál 13°

More from Pivovar Litovel

Bohatá 12
Bohatá 12
Czech Premium Pale Lager
5.0%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Gustav 13
Gustav 13
Kellerbier
6.1%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Litovel Dark
Litovel Dark
Czech Dark Lager
3.8%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Litovel Free
Litovel Free
Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
Mild
Find matches →
Litovel Medový speciál
Litovel Medový speciál
Spiced Beer
5.0%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Litovel Premium Dark
Litovel Premium Dark
Czech Dark Lager
4.8%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Litovel Pšeničné pivo
Litovel Višňový ležák

About Czech Premium Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Premium Pale Lager?

Czech Premium Pale Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Czech Premium Pale Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, bitter, noble-hop character as Litovel Sváteční speciál 13° will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →