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pFriem Czech Lager

pFriem Family Brewers
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🌍 United States · Czech Premium Pale Lager · One of 21 Czech Premium Pale Lagers in hopIQ

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
SRM
pale gold4

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)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech Premium Pale Lager.
No character signal.

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of pFriem Czech Lager

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with pFriem Czech Lager

About Czech Premium Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Premium Pale Lager?

Czech Premium Pale Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Czech Premium Pale Lager

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