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11 Extra hořká

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Golden and clear under a dense, velvety head, this lager in the Bohemian Pilsener style opens with a pronounced hop bitterness, softened by a pleasant malt base and a light veil of citrus; the aroma is distinctly herbal-hoppy and the finish pleasantly bitter. Brewed with 100% Pilsner malt and the hops Žatecký Poloraný Červeňák and Agnus. After Jantar it was the brewery's second batch, a mainstay ever since.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter44 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyherbalmalty
hoppy
herbal
malty
clean
citrusy
noble hop
Aroma
The nose leads with a distinct herbal-hoppy character, where the Žatecký Poloraný Červeňák and Agnus hops express themselves as noble varietals with subtle citrus undertones.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 11 Extra hořká

◎ Appearance

A brilliant golden hue gleams through perfect clarity, crowned by a dense, velvety head with fine, persistent lacing. The beer presents itself as the visual archetype of the Czech pilsener style, with vigorous carbonation evident in steady streams of fine bubbles.

golden, cleardense, velvety headfine lacingbrilliant clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a distinct herbal-hoppy character, where the Žatecký Poloraný Červeňák and Agnus hops express themselves as noble varietals with subtle citrus undertones. A clean, light malt backbone supports the aromatic profile without overwhelming the hop-forward presentation.

herbal-hoppynoble hopslight citrusclean malt base

◐ Taste

A pronounced hop bitterness opens the palate, structured around a pleasant malt foundation that adds breadth and subtle sweetness. The mid-palate brings citrus notes and a crisp, dry quality, while the bitterness remains present but refined, never harsh or overpowering.

hop bitternessmalty sweetnesscrisp, drycitrus notes

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a pleasant, lingering bitterness that fades cleanly into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No astringency intrudes; instead, the beer closes with the balanced character expected of a well-made Czech pilsener.

pleasant bitternessdry, clean finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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