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Ježibaba

Czech Republic·Czech Amber Lager
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Ježibaba is a bottom-fermented twelve-degree lager with 5.0% ABV, 29 IBU and 14 EBC, brewed from barley malts and pressed hops from the brewery's own hop field. The brewery calls it full-bodied and pleasantly bitter with caramel tones, and credits the Rubín hop for its pronounced spicy aroma. It is unfiltered and unpasteurised and also sold in 0.33 l bottles.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicycaramelhoppy
spicy
caramel
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the distinctive spice character of the Rubín hop—a forward, peppery note that sits above softer caramel and light bread undertones from the barley malts.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ježibaba

◎ Appearance

Ježibaba presents a clear amber hue with a warm, honeyed glow characteristic of Czech lager tradition. The unfiltered nature allows subtle sediment presence without cloudiness, while a modest white head forms on the pour with gentle, persistent lacing down the glass.

amber, clearwhite headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the distinctive spice character of the Rubín hop—a forward, peppery note that sits above softer caramel and light bread undertones from the barley malts. The aroma remains clean and focused, with no yeast esters or oxidative notes; the unfiltered condition adds a gentle, natural quality without harshness.

spiced hop aromacaramel, maltpepper, clove

◐ Taste

On the palate, Ježibaba shows full body and substance despite its moderate 5% ABV, with caramel sweetness balancing a firm but measured 29 IBU bitterness. The spicy hop character carries through the mid-palate alongside a clean, grainy maltiness that builds structure; bitterness arrives mid-sip and settles dryly without harshness.

full-bodiedbalanced bitternesscaramel, spiceclean grain

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering bitterness from the pressed hops and a faint peppery edge that fades to a clean, refreshing baseline. No sticky sweetness remains; instead, a crisp, malty dryness invites another sip.

dry, peppery aftertastemedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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About Czech Amber Lager

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What is a Czech Amber Lager?

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