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Velvyslanec

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A strong, bitter ale with a pronounced aroma, brewed after the traditional beer of the British East India Company. It is hopped only with the new Czech variety Most, which the brewery says has roots in American hop fields and Czech floodplain forests. Pale Ale and Carahell malts form the base; the brewery lists it as an unfiltered, unpasteurised IPA.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Very bitter81 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyresinous
hoppy
malty
resinous
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with resinous, herbal hop character from the Most variety, backed by citrus and subtle tropical stone-fruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Velvyslanec

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber hue with moderate clarity, showing the characteristic haze of an unfiltered brew. A dense, pillowy head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is lively, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

golden-amberunfiltered hazepersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous, herbal hop character from the Most variety, backed by citrus and subtle tropical stone-fruit notes. Beneath lies a clean, grainy malz foundation from the Pale Ale and Carahell, contributing a light, almost biscuity sweetness. The overall impression is assertive yet balanced, with no yeast-derived esters dominating.

resinous hopscitrus, tropical fruitclean grainherbal, piney

◐ Taste

The palate enters with pronounced bitterness that builds through the mid-section, supported by the 81 IBU foundation. Hoppy resin and citric acidity layer over a moderately malty, slightly sweet backbone that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The finish remains crisp and dry, with the Most hop's character persisting as a peppery, herbal note.

assertive bitternesshoppy resindry, crisp palatecitric acidity

◑ Finish

A long, drying finish dominated by hop bitterness and a subtle peppery warmth from the 6.7% ABV. The aftertaste holds a clean, slightly herbal quality with lingering citrus notes.

long, dry finishlingering bitternessherbal warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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