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Eclipse SMASH Ale 13%

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SMASH stands for single malt and single hop: here light Pilsner malt meets only Australian Eclipse hops. The result is a straw-pale ale with an aroma of citrus, sweet fruit and a little resin. It comes from Nachmelená Opice, an independent craft brewery founded in 2015 in a former textile factory hall in Krnov.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
resinous
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered over ripe stone fruit and subtle orchard fruit character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eclipse SMASH Ale 13%

◎ Appearance

A pale straw-gold ale with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue. The head forms quickly with fine, tight bubbles that persist with good retention and leave delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is crisp and visible, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

straw-goldclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered over ripe stone fruit and subtle orchard fruit character. A light resinous undertone emerges from the Eclipse hops, while clean pale malt provides a soft, neutral foundation without obstruction. The overall profile is fresh and approachable, free of harsh alcohol burn.

citrus zeststone fruitlight resinclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a lean, citrus-forward body and moderate, well-integrated bitterness that builds gradually across the mid-palate. Fruity sweetness balances the hop character without cloyingness, while a subtle grassy-resinous edge adds complexity and drying sensation. The finish remains crisp and clean, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without astringency.

citrus forwardbalanced bitternesslean bodydry finish

◑ Finish

A short to medium dry finish with lingering hop bitterness and a whisper of citrus on the aftertaste. The ale fades cleanly without residual sweetness or rough edges.

dryhoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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