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Kryštof

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Kryštof is a pale lager and, since the 2026 recipe change, a premium eleven brewed from Pilsner malt and the Czech hops Žatec Poloraný červeňák and Sládek. This combination brings a pleasant bitterness with a light malt undertone. The brewery changed the hop selection and the proportion of ingredients and presents the result as a new recipe with an unmistakable taste.

ABV
4.5%
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
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, refined noble-hop character that speaks to the Žatec Poloraný červeňák and Sládek selection, offering subtle herbal and slightly floral notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kryštof

◎ Appearance

Kryštof presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that forms a delicate lace pattern on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, refined noble-hop character that speaks to the Žatec Poloraný červeňák and Sládek selection, offering subtle herbal and slightly floral notes. A soft malt base emerges underneath, providing a gentle bread-like sweetness that grounds the composition without overwhelming the delicate hop aromatics.

noble hopsherbal, floralclean malt backdropbread notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing, with a pleasant bitterness that develops across the mid-palate without aggression. The new recipe strikes a balance between the hop-forward profile and a supporting malt sweetness that carries mild bread and grain character, creating a smooth, well-integrated drink.

bitter, balancedhoppy forwardmalty sweetnesscrisp, clean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly on the palate without any harsh edges. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry, lingeringrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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