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Hvozd 11°

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Hvozd shows a sparkling clear golden colour and a fresh, refreshing taste. Gentle filtration softens the yeasty side of the beer, while bitterness and fullness stay right for an 11° lager. It is the only filtered beer among Cvikov's five core lagers and still unpasteurised, which keeps that fresh character. It joined the range in 2015 as the fourth core beer and has also come in cans since 2020.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter34 IBU
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
yeastycleannoble hop
yeasty
clean
noble hop
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a gentle, grain-forward malt character and subtle noble-hop spice that suggests Saaz or similar Czech varieties.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hvozd 11°

◎ Appearance

Hvozd presents a luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, sparkling character. The head forms quickly and retains a fine, delicate collar with modest lacing. Carbonation is lively and persistent, lending the beer a crisp, inviting visual presence.

bright goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a gentle, grain-forward malt character and subtle noble-hop spice that suggests Saaz or similar Czech varieties. A light yeasty undertone emerges from the unfiltered core, adding softness without cloudiness. The overall impression is clean and refreshing, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

noble hop spicesoft graingentle yeast

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and approachable on entry, with a well-balanced interplay between delicate malt sweetness and crisp bitterness. Mid-palate shows breadiness and a light malty foundation typical of the 11° style, while the noble hops provide a pleasant, moderate bite. The filtration successfully softens any harsh yeast character while maintaining freshness throughout.

balanced bitternesssmooth maltcrisp hop finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with a lingering but not aggressive bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing and slightly mineral, encouraging another sip without cloying.

dry, cleanlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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