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Mazák 12 Pale Ale

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Citrus and tropical fruit dominate, joined by gentle caramel tones from Pilsner and caramel malts. Columbus and Kazbek add earthy, spicy notes, and the fresh citrus aroma, the higher bitterness and the medium-full body keep everything in balance. The sunny colour matches the taste. Four hops, Columbus, Kazbek, Mosaic and Citra, shape this top-fermented, unfiltered and unpasteurised American Pale Ale.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
caramel
earthy
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered over bright tropical fruit impressions of tangerine and passionfruit.
also:clean
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mazák 12 Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity, presenting a bright and inviting visual character that reflects the beer's sunny disposition. A dense, off-white head forms readily and maintains good retention and lacing throughout the glass. Fine carbonation is evident in steady streams of bubbles rising through the body.

golden-yellowcleardense headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered over bright tropical fruit impressions of tangerine and passionfruit. Beneath the assertive hop character, gentle caramel and Pilsner malt provide a subtle sweet undertone that prevents the aroma from becoming one-dimensional. Columbus and Kazbek hops contribute earthy spice notes that ground the composition.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitearthy spicemalt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors immediately taking prominence across the mid-palate. Caramel malt backbone emerges softly, providing balance without overwhelming the hop-driven character. Bitterness builds steadily and settles at a moderate level—35 IBUs expressed cleanly without harshness—while the medium-full body carries all elements with composure throughout.

citrus-dominanttropicalbalanced bitternessmedium-full body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering citrus and earthy hop notes fading gracefully. A subtle caramel warmth persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and clean.

dry finishcitrus persistenceclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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