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Desperát

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A light, top-fermented American Pale Ale built on light malt alone and American hop varieties, which give it a fresh citrus aroma and taste. With the amber Rudoch it forms the brewery's ale pair next to the lagers. Brewed at eleven degrees, like all house beers it leaves the brewery unfiltered and unpasteurized.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—derived from American hop varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Desperát

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright, translucent clarity. The unfiltered character shows subtle cloudiness from suspended yeast, contributing to its natural appearance. A fine, delicate head forms with modest retention and even Schaumkleiden along the glass.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—derived from American hop varieties. Light, clean malt provides a soft supportive base without sweetness. A touch of green herbaceousness rounds out the profile, with no yeast-driven esters or phenolics.

citrus-forwardfresh and cleanlight malt backdropherbaceous hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors mirroring the aroma. A moderate, balanced bitterness emerges mid-palate at 45 IBU, neither aggressive nor subdued. Light malt sweetness provides body without weight, finishing dry and clean with lingering hop character.

citrus-drivenbalanced bitternessdry finishcrisp and light-bodied

◑ Finish

A short to medium, clean finish with a dry, hoppy aftertaste. The bitterness recedes gently, leaving only fresh citrus notes and malt dryness on the palate.

dry aftertastehoppy fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
74
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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