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Kleis 13°

Czech Republic·Czech Amber Lager
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Kleis is an amber semi-dark special with very delicate caramel tones and a full taste. Munich and caramel malts give the colour, while Žatec hops lend a higher, pleasantly lingering bitterness. The recipe looks back to the Cvikov brewery of the First Republic era, whose Kleis was known for a gentle malt colouring and a more pronounced bitterness.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopcaramel
malty
noble hop
caramel
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with soft caramel sweetness and gentle toasted malt notes from the Munich base. Žatec hops contribute a refined noble-hop character with a touch of herbal spice and floral restraint.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kleis 13°

◎ Appearance

Kleis presents a warm amber hue with semi-dark undertones, characteristic of its Munich and caramel malt foundation. The beer displays good clarity with a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a gentle, lasting foam structure.

amber with dark edgesclearfine head retentionmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft caramel sweetness and gentle toasted malt notes from the Munich base. Žatec hops contribute a refined noble-hop character with a touch of herbal spice and floral restraint. The overall aromatic profile is balanced and composed, inviting without overwhelming.

caramel maltnoble hopsgentle toastherbal spice

◐ Taste

Entry is full and smooth, with caramel maltiness establishing a pleasant foundation across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a pronounced bitterness from Žatec hops that lingers gracefully rather than harshly, complementing the underlying malt sweetness. The beer maintains excellent balance between bitter and malt-driven flavors throughout.

pronounced hop bitternesscaramel sweetnessfull-bodiedwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the hoppy bitterness persisting pleasantly into the aftertaste. A light malt sweetness fades gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

lingering bitternessclean aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
80
Appearance
76
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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