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Premium 12

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Full malty taste, pleasant bitterness and a pronounced crispness define this pale twelve-degree lager. The malt comes from the brewery’s own floor malthouse, hops are Magnum, Premiant and Žatecký poloraný červeňák, and after seven days of bottom fermentation it lagers for 60 days. A gluten-free variant exists.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character derived from the brewery's own malthouse, layered with restrained noble-hop aromatics—particularly the delicate florality and herbal notes from Žatecký poloraný červeňák.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Premium 12

◎ Appearance

Premium 12 presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with notable lacing. The carbonation is lively and even, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character derived from the brewery's own malthouse, layered with restrained noble-hop aromatics—particularly the delicate florality and herbal notes from Žatecký poloraný červeňák. A subtle bready undertone rounds out the bouquet, with no aggressive yeast character to distract from the clean, refined profile.

grainy maltnoble hopssubtle breadyclean

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with a distinctly crisp mouthfeel that immediately engages the palate. Mid-palate develops a well-integrated bitter structure from the Magnum and Premiant hops, balanced against the grain-forward sweetness without dominance; the finish remains dry and refreshingly clean, with no astringency or harshness.

full malt charactercrisp palatebalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with a lingering pleasant bitterness and crisp dryness that encourages the next sip. No cloying aftertaste; instead, a clean, refreshing quality that speaks to the extended 60-day lagering and quality water used.

medium-lengthcleanrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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