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Matuška Desítka

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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
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
World Beer Cup 2026
★Silver — World Beer Cup 2026
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppynoble hop
clean
hoppy
noble hop
citrusy
malty
honey
Aroma
Delicate and refined Saaz hop aromatics dominate, offering subtle herbal and spicy notes typical of Czech noble hops.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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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