František Bittner

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with distinct lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, giving a composed, refined presentation typical of a lager rested for three months or more.

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates, with delicate floral and herbal notes from the final cold-hopping in the lagering tank. Beneath lies a soft, honeyed maltiness with subtle caramel undertones, rounded by three months of rest into a harmonious, approachable profile with no sharp edges.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty-sweet, with a full body that carries notes of biscuit and light caramel across the mid-palate. The four-hop regimen yields restrained but clean bitterness (35 IBU) that balances the inherent sweetness without asserting dominance, creating a rounded, drinkable strong lager.

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and lingering, with a gentle fade of noble hops and malt sweetness that leaves no harshness. A faint warmth from the 5.5% ABV emerges late, appropriate to the style.