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pFriem Czech Lager

United States·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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pFriem Czech Lager follows the Bohemian pale lager: Czech pilsner malt joined by a domestic one, hopped with Saaz, Perle and Spalter Select and fermented with a lager yeast. It shines a brilliant gold under fluffy white foam. Fresh grass, spring flowers, earth and spice drift up from the glass. The palate combines a zesty, peppery hop spice with a layered bready malt, and the finish is crisp, snappy and dry. It opens the year as the winter seasonal.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
Oregon Beer Awards
Pilsner
Bronze · 2025
Oregon Beer Awards
Light German and European Lagers
★Silver — Oregon Beer Awards (Pilsner)
★Bronze — Oregon Beer Awards (Light German and European Lagers)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassyspicy hopearthy
grassy
spicy hop
earthy
hoppy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh-cut grass and herbal green notes from the Saaz and Spalter Select hops, layered with delicate floral undertones and subtle earthy minerality.
also:floral,spicy,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for pFriem Czech Lager

◎ Appearance

Brilliant pale gold with excellent clarity and fine, white foam that clings persistently to the glass. The head exhibits strong lacing and holds its structure throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation appears bright and well-integrated.

brilliant goldcrisp white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh-cut grass and herbal green notes from the Saaz and Spalter Select hops, layered with delicate floral undertones and subtle earthy minerality. A gentle spice emerges, complemented by clean, grainy malt character without oxidation or harsh resinous edges.

fresh grassherbal spicefloral earth

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and peppery, driven by noble hop spice that develops into a complex bready and grainy malt foundation. The palate maintains balance between moderate hop bitterness and subtle sweetness, with layered grain character that evolves through the mid-palate without becoming cloying.

peppery hopsbready maltbalanced grain

◑ Finish

The finish is snappy and decidedly dry, with lingering hop spice and mineral notes fading cleanly. No warmth from the modest 5.1% ABV; the aftertaste remains crisp and inviting.

dry, snappyclean mineral fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
88
Finish
79
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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