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Hradební Světlé

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Clean and balanced on the palate, medium-attenuated, topped with a rich head of foam. Brewed to a recipe of brewer František Bittner from well water, barley malt and Žatec semi-early red hops, then fermented and lagered cold in rock cellars for at least three weeks. Unpasteurised and microfiltered, this light 10° Hradební belongs to the Czech výčepní class of draught beers.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleannoble hopmalty
clean
noble hop
malty
mineral
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained noble-hop character, showing the signature floral and herbal notes of Žatec semi-early red hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hradební Světlé

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of a well-crafted Czech pale lager. The beer presents a rich, persistent head of fine foam that clings to the glass with admirable retention. Gentle carbonation creates a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the visual presentation throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystalline claritypersistent foam head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained noble-hop character, showing the signature floral and herbal notes of Žatec semi-early red hops. Beneath this sits a clean, grain-forward maltiness with a mineral undertone derived from the brewery's well water. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no dominating elements—a true reflection of the Czech výčepní tradition.

Žatec hops, herbalmineral water notesclean grain foundation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, smooth entry that balances modest malt sweetness against gentle hop bitterness. The mid-palate showcases the interplay of soft barley malt character and noble-hop refinement, with a refreshing mineral quality that speaks to the brewing water. The finish is dry and crisp, leaving the palate clean without any cloying residue.

balanced malt-hop interplaysmooth, dry finishmineral refreshment

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, with lingering hop and mineral notes that fade gracefully. A pleasant drying sensation on the palate invites another sip.

clean, drymineral-hop echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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