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Amálka

Pivovar Nomád
Czech Republic·Czech Pale Lager
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A pale Czech lager brewed to just 7° original gravity. Amálka is light and slim in body and drinks easily and pleasantly. It is one of the beers from Pivovar Nomád in Děčín, the brewery of brewer and founder Jan Kočka, whose range spans bottom-fermented Pilsner-type lagers as well as top-fermented specials.

ABV
3.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
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, with soft noble hop character providing subtle floral and herbal notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Amálka

◎ Appearance

Amálka presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality. The head is modest but stable, with fine carbonation that creates a delicate bead throughout the glass. Lacing clings evenly to the walls as the beer is consumed.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, with soft noble hop character providing subtle floral and herbal notes. Light Malz sweetness forms a gentle backdrop, while the low original gravity keeps the profile delicate and uncluttered. No yeast-derived esters or phenolics intrude.

noble hops, subtlesoft malt sweetnessrestrained, clean

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with a watery-dry texture that prioritizes refreshment over fullness. Mid-palate shows restrained malt character and a gentle bitterness from Edelhopfen that sits well within the 22 IBU framework, never aggressive. The finish is remarkably lean, allowing the hop bitterness to fade quickly into mineral dryness.

light-bodieddry, mineral finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and clean, leaving only a whisper of hop bite and malt on the palate. Thirst-quenching character persists, inviting another sip.

short, drythirst-quenching
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
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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