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Platan Kouřový ležák

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Full flavour, pleasant bitterness and a gentle smoky tone from smoked malt: that is the profile of this lager. Moravian malts, Czech hops and pure water go into it. Platan is brewed in Protivín, where the first written mentions of the brewery date from 1540, and the lager was presented in April 2026 as a beer speciality with character.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
smokymaltyclean
smoky
malty
clean
Aroma
Smoked malt dominates the nose with a gentle, almost woody character that avoids harshness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Platan Kouřový ležák

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that forms distinct lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and even, typical of a well-crafted lager. Light catches the liquid with warm, translucent tones.

copper amberclearpersistent foamfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Smoked malt dominates the nose with a gentle, almost woody character that avoids harshness. Beneath lies a subtle sweetness from Moravian malts and a delicate herbal note from Czech hops. The overall impression is balanced and inviting rather than aggressive.

prominent smokemalt sweetnessherbal hop noteswoody undertones

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, malty body complemented by the distinctive smoky character that carries through the mid-palate. A pleasant bitterness emerges at 22 IBU, providing structure without overwhelming the smoke-malt interplay. The finish is clean and crisp, with the smoke lingering in the aftertaste.

smoky malt charactermild bitternessfull-bodiedclean finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with the smoke and subtle bitterness fading gradually, leaving a dry, refreshing quality. The aftertaste remains smooth and slightly malty without any harsh edges.

smoke lingersdry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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