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Matuška Dvanactka

Pivovar Matuška
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🌍 Czech Republic · Czech Pilsner · One of 30 Czech Pilsners in hopIQ

World Beer Cup 2026 Silver. A classic Czech 12° pale lager with Saaz hops, soft Bohemian malt and a long, dry, bitter finish. Everything a premium Czech lager should be.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
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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

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Matuška Dvanactka

Appearance

Matuška Dvanactka presents a brilliant pale golden color with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that creates a persistent white head. The beer displays the characteristic brightness of a well-crafted Czech pale lager, with inviting visual appeal that promises crisp refreshment.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with classic Saaz hop character—delicate herbal and spicy notes with subtle floral undertones. Soft Bohemian malt provides a gentle bread-like foundation that complements the noble hops without overwhelming the palate, creating an understated and elegant aromatic profile.

herbal Saazspicy hopsbread maltfloral subtle

Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with balanced malt sweetness and grain character. Mid-palate reveals the signature spicy-herbal Saaz hop presence, while smooth malty notes of bread and cereal grains provide structure. The finish transitions into a pronounced dry bitterness that builds elegantly.

crisp entrybalanced maltspicy herbaldry bitter

Finish

The finish is long and decidedly dry with a persistent herbal-bitter character that exemplifies Czech pilsner tradition. Clean aftertaste with lingering noble hop spice makes this a supremely refreshing and drinkable lager.

drylongclean aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
87
Appearance
86
Finish
88
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Matuška Dvanactka

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Matuška Dvanactka

About Czech Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar Czech Pilsner

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

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