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Ježek 12

Pivovar Jihlava
Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Ježek 12 is a 12° pale Czech lager of 5.1 %, made from water, barley malts and hops, with balanced bitterness, a clean malt line and a fresh, pleasant finish. In bottles it carries the name Ježek Duklák, a nod to HC Dukla Jihlava, the city's hockey club, whose energy and team spirit inspired this lager.

ABV
5.1%
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 a clean malt foundation, offering gentle bready and grain notes characteristic of Czech pale lager tradition.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ježek 12

◎ Appearance

Ježek 12 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean malt foundation, offering gentle bready and grain notes characteristic of Czech pale lager tradition. Noble hop aromatics emerge subtly in the background, contributing a restrained herbal and slightly spicy character without dominating the profile.

malty grainnoble hopsbready notesherbal whisper

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a smooth, balanced maltiness that carries bready and slightly sweet undertones. Mid-palate remains clean and crisp, with a moderate, well-measured bitterness that integrates seamlessly rather than asserting itself. The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering noble-hop spice.

balanced maltmoderate bitternesssmooth entrycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and refreshing, with bitterness tapering into a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. The overall impression is one of pleasant drinkability without harshness or astringency.

dryrefreshingherbal notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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