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Platan 11

Pivovar Protivín
Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A pale lager with full flavour, a typical malt aroma, gentle bitterness and a crisp snap. The name comes from the triple avenue of plane trees lining the drive to the brewery gate in Protivín. Brewed by double decoction with water from the brewery's own wells and Žatec hops, hopped three times and lagered in the cellar.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hophoppy
malty
noble hop
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with a classic malt character—soft grain sweetness and a gentle bready note.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Platan 11

◎ Appearance

Platan 11 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms a fine, persistent collar with good lacing retention against the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, supporting a crisp visual presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a classic malt character—soft grain sweetness and a gentle bready note. Noble hops from Žatec contribute a refined, herbal backdrop without aggression, while subtle spice and floral undertones emerge on closer inspection. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, with no sharp alcohol or yeast esters.

malty grainŽatec noble hopssubtle bready notesrefined herbal spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-flavored, driven by a malt-forward body with bready undertones. Mid-palate maintains this gentle sweetness while Žatec hops introduce a moderate, clean bitterness—never harsh or overwhelming. The crisp snap arrives cleanly on the palate, preventing any cloying sensation and supporting excellent drinkability.

malty foundationgentle bitternesscrisp snapclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering noble-hop bitterness that fades gracefully. A faint malt sweetness persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

dry, refreshinglingering hop biteclean aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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