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Fabián 10%

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Malty and lightly spicy, with a gentle hop bitterness and a long finish. Floor-malted Czech malt gives this 10° výčepní a fullness of flavour that is unusually pronounced for its class, and Saaz semi-early red hops keep the bitterness soft. A bottom-fermented Czech classic from the revived brewery in Hostomice, brewed by Štěpán Kříž.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopspicy
malty
noble hop
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose reveals clean, earthy Saaz character with a subtle spiciness that recalls fresh herbs and black pepper.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fabián 10%

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a tight, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation creates a delicate bead that sustains throughout the pour. The lacing shows crisp definition as the beer is consumed.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals clean, earthy Saaz character with a subtle spiciness that recalls fresh herbs and black pepper. Beneath this runs a solid maltiness from the floor-malted Czech grain, offering soft bread and grain notes without heaviness. No yeast character intrudes—the fermentation is utterly clean.

Saaz spiceherbal, pepperybread grainclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malty, with the floor-malted base building a genuinely full body for its strength class. Mid-palate shows balanced noble-hop bitterness (22 IBU) that restrains rather than dominates, allowing the grain's roundness to persist. The finish maintains grip without harshness, a marker of refined technique.

malty fullnessgentle bitternessbalanced structuresoft grip

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with surprising length, the malt and hop bitterness fading evenly into a dry, clean conclusion. A light spice note lingers pleasantly, inviting another sip.

long finishdry, cleanlingering spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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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