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Bogan

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Bogan is a pale special beer from Nymburk, deeply fermented, with a full, balanced taste that the brewery calls bready. Its bitterness is pronounced and pleasant. It belongs to the Postřižinské line of the brewery that the father of the writer Bohumil Hrabal administered until 1948. The brewery is independent and ships its beers to 15 European countries.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadycleannoble hop
bready
clean
noble hop
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy notes characteristic of quality Czech malts, joined by subtle herbaceous and floral notes from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bogan

◎ Appearance

Bogan presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with notable lacing. The carbonation is lively, visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headwell carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy notes characteristic of quality Czech malts, joined by subtle herbaceous and floral notes from noble hops. A clean, fermentation-derived character underpins the profile without any sharp or astringent edges. The overall impression is balanced and inviting rather than assertive.

grainy maltinessnoble hop floralsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, bready character that carries a pleasant weight across the mid-palate. A pronounced yet refined bitterness builds gradually, clean and without harshness, balancing the malt sweetness effectively. The finish maintains dryness and crispness, with the noble hops providing structure throughout.

bready maltbalanced bitternessfull-bodiedcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering noble hop bitterness that does not overstay. A subtle malty residue adds smoothness without cloying.

dry aftertastelingering hop bite
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
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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