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Jiskra

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A pale ale with a lively hop aroma and a pleasant bitterness that greets you with the first sip. Light, well balanced and refreshing in body, it is low in alcohol but by no means low in character, and rich in flavour despite its lightness. Jiskra is the brewery's ten-degree beer, and according to the brewers it is back on tap.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced hop-forward character, offering citrus notes and herbal undertones typical of noble hop varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jiskra

◎ Appearance

Jiskra presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and good brilliance. The head forms readily and maintains a fine, persistent collar with visible lacing down the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a clean visual presentation.

bright goldenclear, brilliantpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced hop-forward character, offering citrus notes and herbal undertones typical of noble hop varieties. Beneath the hop aromatics, light grain notes provide a subtle malty foundation without overwhelming the composition. The overall impression is clean and crisp, with no phenolic or estery distractions.

citrus hopsherbal, noblelight grainclean, crisp

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, allowing the hop bitterness to develop smoothly across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a balanced interplay between citrus and grain, with the malt providing body without weight. The bitterness remains pleasant and measured at 38 IBU, finishing clean without astringency or harshness.

hop-forward bitternessbalanced malt-hopsmooth palatecitrus character

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting another sip without any cloying sweetness.

dry, crisp finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
84
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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