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11 Jantar

Pivovar Mazák
Czech Republic·Czech Amber Lager
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Deep amber in the glass, with gentle caramel notes, plenty of malt fullness and a medium-full, malty body. Light hopping and a pleasant bitterness, typical of Czech lagers, round it off. Pilsner, Munich and caramel malts meet the Czech hops Žatecký Poloraný Červeňák and Agnus. Jantar was the very first batch the brewery ever brewed, followed by Extra hořká, and both remain its mainstays among the lagers.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelnoble hop
malty
caramel
noble hop
clean
Aroma
The nose offers a harmonious blend of soft caramel sweetness from Munich and caramel malts, layered beneath gentle noble-hop character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 11 Jantar

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue dominates the glass with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A dense, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with strong lacing. The beer presents the characteristic fullness and visual warmth typical of Central European amber lagers.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a harmonious blend of soft caramel sweetness from Munich and caramel malts, layered beneath gentle noble-hop character. Czech Žatecký Poloraný Červeňák and Agnus hops contribute restrained herbal and spice notes without dominating. The overall impression is malt-forward and inviting, with clean fermentation character and no off-notes.

caramel maltnoble hopsherbal spiceclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with substantial malty sweetness and moderate body, delivering the promised fullness across the mid-palate. Pilsner malt foundations provide a subtle breadiness, while caramel notes add depth without cloying. Bitterness arrives gently and settles into a pleasant, balanced finish—restrained by Czech standards yet present enough to prevent sweetness from overwhelming.

malty sweetnessmedium-full bodybalanced bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately persistent, with lingering malt character and a soft, fade-away bitterness. A gentle drying sensation closes the experience without astringency.

clean finishmalty aftertastemoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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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