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Rarach

Pivovar Antoš
Czech Republic·Czech Pale Lager
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Grainy and malty, with full flavour and a pronounced bitterness. The idea for this 10° Czech lager came from guests of the brewery, and the name was picked from suggestions by locals, not only from Slaný. It is brewed from two malts, Bavarian and Pilsner, and hopped with two Žatec hop varieties. It became a favourite in the warm summer months.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 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
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with noble hop aromatics—distinctly herbal and spicy from the Žatec varieties—balanced by soft, grainy malts from the Bavarian and Pilsner blend.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rarach

◎ Appearance

Rarach presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with visible lacing, indicating good foam stability. The overall impression is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted Czech pale lager.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with noble hop aromatics—distinctly herbal and spicy from the Žatec varieties—balanced by soft, grainy malts from the Bavarian and Pilsner blend. There is a clean, straightforward character with no yeast or adjunct notes, allowing the malt-hop interplay to dominate. The overall impression is fresh and inviting without excessive complexity.

herbal hopsgrainy malzspicy Žatecclean

◐ Taste

Entry is malty and full-bodied, with a solid grain backbone that develops into a pronounced, sustained bitterness mid-palate. The two malt varieties provide depth and a slightly sweet foundation that contrasts pleasantly with the crisp, noble-hop bite. Carbonation enhances the refreshing quality, keeping the palate clean and preventing any flabbiness despite the full mouthfeel.

pronounced bitternessmalty fullnesscrisp finishnoble-hop bite

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitterness persisting gently into the aftertaste. The noble hops leave a pleasant herbal dryness that encourages another sip, making this beer particularly suited to warm weather refreshment.

dry aftertastehop persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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