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Matuška Desítka

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🌍 Czech Republic · Kellerbier · One of 92 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

World Beer Cup 2026 Silver. An unfiltered Czech Desítka (10°) pale lager — naturally hazy, soft and refreshing with Saaz hop aroma, gentle malt sweetness and a clean dry finish. A benchmark for Czech session lager.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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AWARDS

Silver · 2026
World Beer Cup 2026
Silver — World Beer Cup 2026
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
noble hop
herbal
Malt character
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Matuška Desítka

Appearance

A naturally hazy pale golden lager with a luminous straw color characteristic of the Desítka style. The unfiltered appearance displays fine suspended particles that create a soft, cloudy presentation. Expect a modest white head with moderate retention and gentle carbonation evident throughout.

pale goldennaturally hazycloudyfine white head

Aroma

Delicate and refined Saaz hop aromatics dominate, offering subtle herbal and spicy notes typical of Czech noble hops. Supporting the hops is a gentle breadiness and soft grainy malt character that doesn't overpower. The overall nose is clean and fresh without yeast-driven esters, inviting an immediate sense of drinkability.

Saaz hopsherbalbreadgentle malt

Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with a light grain-forward sweetness balanced by restrained hop bitterness. Mid-palate delivers smooth malt complexity with bread-like notes and a soft, refreshing character that never feels heavy. The moderate 28 IBU provides gentle bitterness that complements rather than dominates.

crispcleanlight grainbalanced

Finish

A dry, clean finish that quickly transitions to a refreshing aftertaste without lingering sweetness. The session-friendly nature becomes evident here, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

drycleanrefreshing
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
88
Appearance
82
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Matuška Desítka

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Matuška Desítka

About Kellerbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kellerbier?

Kellerbier 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 Kellerbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, refreshing, dry character as Matuška Desítka will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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