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Ježek 11

Pivovar Jihlava
Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Ježek 11 is the brewery's 11° pale lager (světlý ležák) at 4.8 %, made from water, barley malts and hops. In 2008 Jihlava returned to traditional brewing and its original recipes after years of cheap export beer; the beer ferments at around 10 °C and then lagers for at least four weeks at around 0 °C.

ABV
4.8%
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
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, malty sweetness underpinned by soft grain notes and a subtle bready character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ježek 11

◎ Appearance

Ježek 11 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle sparkle that sustains throughout the pour. The overall presentation reflects traditional Czech lager craftsmanship.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, malty sweetness underpinned by soft grain notes and a subtle bready character. Noble hops contribute a gentle, refined herbal presence without aggressive florals. The overall bouquet remains approachable and restrained, with no off-notes—a hallmark of the brewery's extended cold conditioning.

soft malt sweetnessbready grainnoble hop refinementclean and restrained

◐ Taste

On the palate, Ježek 11 delivers a smooth, well-integrated malt foundation with subtle bready undertones that provide character without heaviness. The 22 IBU bitterness arrives mid-palate as a balancing force rather than a dominant feature, maintaining crispness and drinkability. The finish is clean and dry, with the noble hops providing a gentle grip that fades gracefully.

malty and smoothbalanced bitternesscrisp and drynoble-hop finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, fading with pleasant malt notes and a light, lingering hop dryness. The overall impression is refreshing and complete—a beer designed for sustained drinking rather than intensity.

clean dry finishlight and refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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