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Matuška Dvanactka

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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
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
hoppyherbalnoble hop
hoppy
herbal
noble hop
malty
clean
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with classic Saaz hop character—delicate herbal and spicy notes with subtle floral undertones.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Pilsner glass

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.

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About Czech Pilsner

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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

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