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Sofie 10

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A gentle, clean aroma and taste of malt and hops open this pale ten-degree lager, followed by a pleasant, harmonious bitterness, crispness and a medium-full taste. Sofie recalls the two Sophies in Franz Ferdinand’s life, his wife and his daughter, and the ten-degree beer was for many years one of the Benešov brewery’s mainstays. Hops are Sládek, Premiant and Žatecký poloraný červeňák; it lagers for one month.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltynoble hop
clean
malty
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, delicate malt notes supported by a refined noble-hop character from the blend of Sládek, Premiant and Žatecký poloraný červeňák.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sofie 10

◎ Appearance

Sofie 10 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The white head forms readily and maintains fine lacing around the glass, while active carbonation rises steadily through the body.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent lacewell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, delicate malt notes supported by a refined noble-hop character from the blend of Sládek, Premiant and Žatecký poloraný červeňák. Restrained floral and herbal undertones emerge without aggression, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

clean maltnoble hopsfloral notesrestrained

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malty, developing into a medium-full palate with crisp, dry character. The bitterness arrives pleasantly in the mid-palate—harmonious rather than sharp—while the Edelhopfen impart subtle herbal and mineral notes that integrate seamlessly with the malt foundation.

malty entrycrisp drynessbalanced bitternesshoppy finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering noble-hop bitterness that gradually fades to a dry, mineral aftertaste. The overall impression is of easy drinkability paired with satisfying complexity.

dry finishmineral notesrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
85
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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