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Mustang 12 hořký

Ostravar
Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Full flavour, a pronounced hop aroma and a bitterness that builds gradually and fades exactly as long as it should: an intense but balanced experience for fans of bitter beer. A twelve-degree pale lager, pitched as the dark horse among bitter pale lagers. Like every Ostravar beer, it is brewed bottom-fermented in the open vats of the spilka.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleannoble hop
hoppy
clean
noble hop
bready
malty
Aroma
Noble hop character leads the nose with herbal and slightly spicy notes typical of Czech varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mustang 12 hořký

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains firm Schaumhaftung throughout the glass. Fine, persistent carbonation is evident in the body.

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◌ Aroma

Noble hop character leads the nose with herbal and slightly spicy notes typical of Czech varieties. Beneath the hops lies a gentle malt backbone with hints of bread and grain sweetness. The overall impression is clean and crisp, with no yeast or fermentation artifacts.

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◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, fully-flavored malt foundation that provides substance without heaviness. Bitter notes build progressively across the mid-palate, with structured hop bitterness layered over clean grain and subtle bread character. The bitterness crests deliberately and recedes in measured fashion, creating an intense yet balanced experience.

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◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and hoppy, with lingering bitterness that persists for a satisfying length. Noble-hop character and clean malt fade together in proper proportion, leaving the palate crisp and ready for the next sip.

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82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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