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Žitný speciál 13°

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Žitný speciál tastes of cereal and straw, with a rye-driven fullness, a slightly coarser edge and a light hoppy finish. Rye malt replaces part of the barley malt and brings a deeper colour, while the aromatic Hallertauer Tradition hop adds its own touch. The beer was first brewed in 2017 and pours with a rich head that clings to the glass.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppyherbal
malty
hoppy
herbal
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with distinct cereal and straw notes from the rye malt, offering an earthy and slightly coarser character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Žitný speciál 13°

◎ Appearance

Žitný speciál presents a pale golden hue with a light amber undertone, characteristic of rye malt's contribution to the colour palette. The beer pours with a rich, persistent head that clings tenaciously to the glass walls, building fine lacework as you drink. Clarity is bright and clean, with visible carbonation rising steadily through the body.

pale goldenpersistent head lacingbright and clean

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinct cereal and straw notes from the rye malt, offering an earthy and slightly coarser character. Hallertauer Tradition hops add delicate herbal and spicy aromatics without overwhelming the malt foundation. A subtle mineraline quality rounds out the bouquet, inviting further exploration.

cerealstrawherbal spiceearthy rye

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with the rye component delivering distinctive spice and a slightly grainy texture across the palate. Mid-palate sustains this malt-forward character while the Hallertauer Tradition hops emerge gently, contributing clean bitterness and herbal notes that balance without sharpness. The overall impression remains unified and well-integrated rather than assertive.

full-bodied maltrye spiceclean hoppy finishgrainy texture

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing with moderate length, leaving a lingering herbal and slightly spicy aftertaste. The bitterness recedes gracefully, allowing the cereal and straw character to emerge softly in the fade.

crisp finishherbal spicerefreshing
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.

Pint glass

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

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About Rye Beer

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