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Únětické Pivo 12°

Pivovar Únětický
Czech Republic·Czech Pilsner
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Pivovar Únětický's premium Czech pilsner — '12°' Plato is the standard Czech full-strength lager gravity. Brewed slowly and unfiltered with Bohemian Saaz hops for a crisp, herbal bitterness over a clean malt body. Rated among the finest Czech pilsners by local beer critics: the 12° is the reason Únětice's tiny brewery attracts visitors from across Bohemia. Best within days of brewing.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanherbal
hoppy
clean
herbal
noble hop
malty
mineral
Aroma
Classic noble hop character dominates the nose with distinctive herbal and slightly spicy notes characteristic of Bohemian Saaz hops.
also:floral
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Únětické Pivo 12°

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with exceptional clarity, showcasing the brewery's commitment to traditional Czech pilsner craftsmanship. A fine white head forms with good retention, supported by crisp carbonation that maintains visual appeal throughout the tasting experience.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Classic noble hop character dominates the nose with distinctive herbal and slightly spicy notes characteristic of Bohemian Saaz hops. Clean malt backbone provides subtle grainy sweetness with hints of bread crust, while the unfiltered nature preserves delicate yeast-derived complexity without any harsh phenolics.

herbal hopsnoble spicegrainy maltbread crust

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshingly clean with prominent grainy malt character balanced by herbal hop bitterness. Mid-palate reveals subtle malty sweetness and bread-like notes, while the 30 IBUs provide elegant, restrained bitterness that complements rather than dominates. Light body keeps the beer supremely drinkable despite its full-strength gravity.

crispherbal bitternessgrainymalty sweetness

◑ Finish

Bone-dry, clean finish with lingering herbal hop character that fades gracefully without astringency. The aftertaste remains pleasantly composed, inviting immediate return sips.

drycleanherbal lingering
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
88
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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What is a Czech Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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