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A light, refreshing brew from the category of pale draught beers. In its day it was the first labelled one of its kind and takes its name from Svatopluk Čech's book about Mr Brouček's journey into the 15th century. The first label even showed a classic drinker with a belly. The title stuck, and today it is a mainstay of the brewery's range.

ABV
4.0%
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 subtle and well-balanced, with a light Malz character providing a soft, biscuity foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brouček

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout. The head is modest but persistent, with good Schaumhaftung that leaves a delicate lace on the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed Czech pale lager.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and well-balanced, with a light Malz character providing a soft, biscuity foundation. Noble hops contribute a restrained herbal and slightly spicy note without dominating. There is no significant yeast-derived character, allowing the clean malt and hop interplay to come through distinctly.

soft maltherbal hopscleanunderstated

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light Malz sweetness that gives way to a smooth mid-palate. The bitterness is gentle and well-integrated at 22 IBU, never sharp or aggressive. The beer drinks with remarkable ease, balancing subtle malt character and restrained hop bitterness in a way that encourages continued sipping.

malty sweetnessgentle bitternesssmooth palatequaffable

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, fading gracefully without lingering harshness. A light, crisp aftertaste reinforces the beer's overall sense of refreshment and drinkability.

drycrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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