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BrouCzech Lager

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A pale lager of full taste and golden colour, brewed in the traditional way from first-class ingredients with careful adherence to the production procedures. This is what lets it withstand weeks of transport to distant destinations. The brewery's export brand, it turns up in the USA, Canada, China and Italy and is filled into glass bottles, cans, mini kegs and plastic petainers.

ABV
5.0%
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
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced malty character—soft grain notes and a subtle bready quality dominate the foreground.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BrouCzech Lager

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate patterns. The carbonation is lively yet restrained, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains the visual appeal throughout the tasting. The body appears light and clean, presenting the classic aesthetic of a well-crafted Czech pale lager.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced malty character—soft grain notes and a subtle bready quality dominate the foreground. Noble hops provide a refined, floral counterpoint without overwhelming the composition, while a clean fermentation profile allows both elements to integrate smoothly. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, free from harsh alcohol or off-notes.

malty grainnoble hopsbreadyclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and full-bodied, with the malty sweetness establishing a solid foundation. A crisp, refreshing middle keeps the beer from becoming cloying, while a moderate bitterness emerges in the mid-palate to provide structure and balance. The finish dries gradually, with a subtle hop bite complementing the lingering malt character.

smooth malty entrycrisp middlemoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with a clean, refreshing quality that invites another sip. A gentle bitterness and faint grain character remain without becoming harsh or astringent.

refreshing aftertastegentle bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
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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