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OPAT Medový ležák 12°

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Olivětínský Opat Medový ležák 12° is a pale, pasteurised honey lager from Pivovar Broumov, brewed with added honey in Olivětín near Broumov and the Polish border. The 12° in its name is the original gravity, not the alcohol content.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeymaltyclean
honey
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
Honey dominates the nose with a warm, floral sweetness that sits comfortably above a clean malt base.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for OPAT Medový ležák 12°

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with delicate lacing, characteristic of a well-crafted lager. The visual presentation reflects careful brewing and pasteurization technique.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Honey dominates the nose with a warm, floral sweetness that sits comfortably above a clean malt base. Noble hop character provides subtle herbal undertones without aggressive aromatics, while the lager yeast contributes a crisp, neutral profile that allows the honey and grain to remain in focus.

honey-forwardfloral sweetnessnoble hopsclean lager yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced honey and caramel notes layered over a soft, well-rounded malt backbone. The 28 IBUs provide gentle bitterness in balance rather than emphasis, allowing the sweetness to persist through the mid-palate without cloying. Smooth drinking is enhanced by the low 5% ABV, making this beer approachable and session-friendly.

honey and caramelbalanced bitternesssmooth maltlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish remains clean and crisp, with honey notes lingering briefly before fading to a subtle malty warmth. No harsh edges or astringency; the aftertaste is characteristically dry for a lager, inviting another sip.

crisp finishhoney lingeringmalt warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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