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Skalák 11°

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Rich foam, a fuller body, a balanced liveliness and a higher but gentle bitterness that refreshes without taking over: this is Skalák, the brewery's flagship lager. It takes its name from the Hruboskalsko rock city in the heart of the Bohemian Paradise, which local climbers simply call Skalák. A fixed point in the range at Pivovar Rohozec, it keeps to tradition while happily exploring new flavours.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltynoble hop
clean
malty
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose offers a restrained but elegant profile dominated by noble hop varieties that contribute gentle floral and herbal notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Skalák 11°

◎ Appearance

Skalák presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent brilliance. The head is rich and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing that speaks to proper carbonation and conditioning. Carbonation is lively without being aggressive, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the pour.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityrich foam lacingsteady carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a restrained but elegant profile dominated by noble hop varieties that contribute gentle floral and herbal notes. Clean malt character emerges underneath, bringing subtle bready and grain-forward aromatics without any harsh or oxidative qualities. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no yeast-driven esters or adjunct interference—a hallmark of careful brewing.

noble hopssubtle grainclean maltherbal finesse

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, delivering a malty foundation that fills the palate without heaviness. Mid-palate evolves into a balanced interplay between soft malt sweetness and a gentle but persistent bitterness from noble hops, which refreshes and cleanses rather than dominates. The bitterness lingers as a refined counterpoint, never sharp, allowing the beer's underlying crispness to emerge fully.

full bodybalanced bitternessmalty sweetnesscrisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. Noble hop bitterness and a whisper of breadiness persist without becoming astringent, inviting the next sip.

clean dryingpersistent hop note
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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