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11° Polotmavý ležák

Czech Republic·Czech Amber Lager
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Hoppy bitterness meets caramel sweetness in this cut lager, and the beer slides smoothly over the tongue. It is a blend of light and dark beer in a carefully balanced ratio, and it comes out unexpectedly soft. Brewed at 11° original gravity with Saaz hops, in-house malt and clear water from the brewery's own Jizera Mountains well.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelhoppynoble hop
caramel
hoppy
noble hop
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained noble-hop character—fresh and herbaceous without sharpness—followed by soft caramel and light bread notes from the house Malz.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 11° Polotmavý ležák

◎ Appearance

A deep amber hue glows in the glass, warm and inviting, with excellent clarity that speaks to careful brewhouse practice. The head builds quickly and clings with fine retention, forming a delicate lacing that tracks the beer's descent. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle liveliness without aggression.

deep amberclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained noble-hop character—fresh and herbaceous without sharpness—followed by soft caramel and light bread notes from the house Malz. A whisper of spice and floral undertones emerges as it warms, while the yeast remains clean and unobtrusive. There is an appealing balance between hop fragrance and malt sweetness, neither dominating.

noble hopscaramel maltherbaceousclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and rounded, with caramel sweetness immediately apparent and building gently through the mid-palate. Saazer hops deliver a measured bitterness—24 IBUs in a full-bodied blend—that sits comfortably against the malt, creating tension without harshness. The beer slides cleanly over the tongue, neither cloying nor thin, with a malty structure that supports the hop bite.

caramel forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth bodymalt-driven

◑ Finish

The finish holds dry and clean, with bitter hop notes fading gracefully into a gentle caramel echo. A crisp, refreshing quality lingers, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dryrefreshinglingering caramel
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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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