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National Bohemian

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National Bohemian, better known as Natty Boh, is a Baltimore-associated American lager first brewed in 1885. It pours a light, pale gold under a fine white head. The nose is soft and grainy, with a hint of corn sweetness and a whisper of hop; the palate is light-bodied and easy-drinking, with a mild malt sweetness and a very restrained hop bitterness, and the finish is clean and dry, without any noticeable aftertaste, in the classic mid-Atlantic tradition.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose is soft and undemanding, leading with grainy notes and a light corn sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for National Bohemian

◎ Appearance

National Bohemian presents a pale gold hue characteristic of the American lager tradition. A fine, bright white head forms and recedes into delicate lacing along the glass. The beer displays excellent clarity with lively carbonation throughout.

pale goldfine white headbright, clear

◌ Aroma

The nose is soft and undemanding, leading with grainy notes and a light corn sweetness. A whisper of noble hop character threads through without assertiveness. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and inviting, free of harsh esters or phenolic notes.

soft graincorn sweetnesssubtle hop

◐ Taste

The palate is light-bodied and approachable, with a mild malt sweetness that never becomes cloying. Hop bitterness is minimal and well-integrated, allowing the clean malt base to dominate. The mid-palate remains crisp and easy-drinking without any rough edges.

light malt sweetnessrestrained bitternessclean, dry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, fading without lingering bitterness or sweetness. No noticeable aftertaste remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishclean fadeout
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
74
Appearance
78
Finish
72
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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