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Francinův ležák

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Francinův ležák is a premium lager from Nymburk with a high crispness and a rich foaminess. The brewery describes a full, slightly sweetish taste that finishes with an intense bitterness. The name belongs to the Hrabal tradition of the house, whose beers recall the writer whose father administered the brewery until 1948.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
noble hopbreadymalty
noble hop
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with crisp, noble-hop character—floral and slightly herbal—layered with soft malt undertones that suggest bread crust and grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Francinův ležák

◎ Appearance

Francinův ležák presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of the style. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, supporting a lively mouthfeel throughout.

pale goldbrilliant claritypersistent foamfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with crisp, noble-hop character—floral and slightly herbal—layered with soft malt undertones that suggest bread crust and grain. A gentle sweetness emerges in the background, balanced by the hop's refined bitterness. The overall impression is clean and straightforward, without yeast-driven esters or adjunct notes.

noble hopsfloral, herbalbread, graincrisp, clean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with a sweetish malt foundation that fills the mouth with breadiness and subtle richness. Mid-palate develops a pronounced bitterness that grows steadily, asserting the noble-hop character without harshness. The finish is dry and gripping, with lingering bitterness that defines the beer's complexity.

full-bodiedsweet malt entryintense hop bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is long and crisp, with bitter notes persisting cleanly on the palate and through the aftertaste. Carbonation maintains a gentle prickle, preventing any flatness or cloying sweetness.

long, bitter finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
88
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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