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Královské 12°

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Královské is a light-coloured, slightly hazy lager with a malty finish shaped by wheat malt and a restrained hop aroma. It is an old-Bohemian lager with wheat malt added rather than a typical Weissbier, lighter than Klíč and cloudier thanks to substances from that malt. It pours with a dense, lasting head and recalls Charles IV, who liked to stay at nearby Oybin Castle.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltywheatclean
malty
wheat
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character underscored by subtle wheat notes that add a bready dimension.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Královské 12°

◎ Appearance

Královské presents a pale golden hue with a characteristic haze arising from suspended wheat malt particles. The beer pours with a dense, cream-colored head that clings persistently to the glass walls, displaying excellent retention. Fine carbonation sustains the visual liveliness throughout the pour.

pale goldennaturally hazydense headlasting lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character underscored by subtle wheat notes that add a bready dimension. Restrained noble hop aromatics provide a delicate floral and herbal counterpoint, while the overall impression remains clean and inviting without aggressive fermentation character.

soft grainwheat breadnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and malty, with wheat malt delivering a light, biscuity sweetness across the mid-palate. Noble hop bitterness emerges gradually but remains restrained at 25 IBU, creating a gentle, balanced finish rather than assertive hop bite. The overall character is round and drinkable, with subtle bready notes lingering.

malty foundationwheat sweetnessrefined bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the wheat malt's subtle sweetness fading into a whisper of noble hop dryness. Aftertaste remains short and refreshing, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

crispquick fadedry noble hops
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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