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Platan Premium

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A traditional South Bohemian lager with a very full flavour, a typical malt aroma and gentle bitterness. Its home is a brewery whose copper brewhouse, with an unusual square wort pan from the Schwarzenberg era, is still in use. Brewed by double decoction, fermented in open vessels and lagered in the brewery's cellars.

ABV
4.8%
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
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
A clean, inviting nose dominated by soft malt character—hints of bread crust and subtle sweetness from the double decoction process.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Platan Premium

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is refined and consistent, creating a gentle effervescence typical of traditional lagering. The visual presentation conveys restraint and balance—characteristic of a classically made Czech premium lager.

pale goldenclearfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

A clean, inviting nose dominated by soft malt character—hints of bread crust and subtle sweetness from the double decoction process. Noble hops contribute a restrained, herbaceous background without aggressive aromatics. The overall impression is refined and food-friendly, with no yeast esters or off-notes, speaking to careful fermentation in open vessels and extended lagering.

malt-forwardnoble hopsbready notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and full-bodied, with a malty sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without cloying. A gentle, well-integrated bitterness emerges in the center, balancing the malt backbone without dominating. The finish is crisp and clean, with a lingering dry quality that invites another sip while maintaining the beer's overall harmony.

full-bodiedgentle bitternesssmooth maltwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, fading to a subtle malty dryness with a whisper of noble hop character. A pleasant, unobtrusive farewell that leaves the palate refreshed rather than heavy.

clean finishmoderate lengthdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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