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12° Světlý ležák

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A full, flavourful taste with a gentle hoppy aroma, a moreish bitterness and a dense head over a golden colour, finishing with a brilliant crispness. Brewed at 12° original gravity with the emphasis on Saaz hops on a malt base. It is one of the beers that have been brewed under Ještěd for a very long time, and it won gold at the World Beer Awards in 2013.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter34 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2013
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2014
European Beer Star
★Gold — World Beer Awards
★Bronze — European Beer Star
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
noble hophoppyclean
noble hop
hoppy
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a gentle yet distinctive Saaz hop character, offering floral and herbal notes without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 12° Světlý ležák

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden colour with excellent clarity and high transparency. A dense, persistent head forms over the beer and displays strong lacing, clinging to the glass with each sip. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting the visual presence throughout the tasting.

brilliant goldendense headstrong lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a gentle yet distinctive Saaz hop character, offering floral and herbal notes without aggression. A clean malt base provides subtle breadiness and a light grainy sweetness that balances the noble hop aroma. The overall profile is fresh and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or off-notes.

Saaz nobilityfloral-herbalclean maltfresh

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the malt providing a full-bodied foundation of bread and soft grain character. The mid-palate develops a moreish, refined bitterness from the Saaz hops—present but never harsh—balanced against the malt's subtle sweetness. The beer maintains excellent clarity and drinkability throughout.

crisp entrybalanced bitternessfull-bodiedmoreish

◑ Finish

A brilliant crispness defines the finish, with the Saaz bitterness lingering cleanly into the aftertaste. The beer closes dry and refreshing, leaving no cloying residue and inviting another sip.

dry finishclean aftertasterefreshing
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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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