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Poutník světlý ležák – premium hořký

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Hops lead from the first sniff: the aroma of Žatec hops comes through at full strength, followed by a rounded, fuller body, zing and an intense yet pleasant bitterness. Made for fans of pronounced hopping, this sparkling golden, unpasteurised lager has been on offer in bottles since 1 September 2026, alongside PET and kegs.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
Žatec noble hops announce themselves immediately and prominently, delivering a refined floral and herbal profile with gentle spice undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Poutník světlý ležák – premium hořký

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue dominates the glass, with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms dense and persistent, clinging to the glass walls in fine lacework as the beer is consumed. This sparkling, unpasteurised lager presents a visually inviting appearance that signals fresh, lively character.

bright goldencrisp carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Žatec noble hops announce themselves immediately and prominently, delivering a refined floral and herbal profile with gentle spice undertones. The hop character dominates the aromatic landscape, leaving little space for malt expression. Clean, grassy notes round out the nose, characteristic of quality Czech pale lager brewing.

Žatec noble hopsfloral, herbal spiceclean lager character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, dry entry that carries the hop theme through seamlessly. A rounded, fuller body provides substance beneath the pronounced bitterness, which builds steadily and resolves into a pleasantly lingering finish. Subtle breadiness and malt sweetness provide structural balance, preventing the bitterness from becoming one-dimensional.

assertive noble-hop bitternessfull-bodied, crispdry, clean finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists with pleasant intensity, fading gradually into a clean, dry aftertaste. The refreshing quality carries through to the end, leaving the palate clear and ready for the next sip.

lingering bitterdry, refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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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