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Maestro

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Maestro comes from Pivovar Litovel in amber colour with a compact white head and an avalanche effect in the glass. It follows an original recipe built on classic technology. The brewery works in the Haná region, has brewed since 1893 and lets its beers rest in lager cellars at around 1–2 °C.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, reflecting careful lagering at cold temperatures.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maestro

◎ Appearance

Maestro presents a clear amber hue with excellent transparency, characteristic of a well-crafted Czech lager. A compact white head forms at pour and displays the distinctive avalanche effect—cascading foam that clings to the glass sides with stable retention. Fine carbonation delivers steady streams of bubbles throughout.

bright ambercompact white headexcellent claritystable lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, reflecting careful lagering at cold temperatures. Subtle malty sweetness emerges with a light cereal backbone, accompanied by a delicate herbal character from noble hops. No rough edges or fermentation artifacts—instead, a refined simplicity that invites the palate.

noble hop spicecereal maltclean fermentationrestrained sweet

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and smooth, with a soft malty core that avoids heaviness despite the amber color. Mid-palate shows balanced sweetness and a gentle bittering from Edelhopfen, measured at 22 IBU without aggressive bite. The beer finishes dry without astringency, maintaining the clean character throughout.

soft malt sweetnessgentle bitternesscrisp entrydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, leaving a refreshing and facile aftertaste. No lingering malt richness or hop residue—instead, a clean departure that encourages another sip.

refreshingdryclean departure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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