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Sky Rider 10°

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A pronounced bitterness from American and English hop varieties meets a light, fresh body in Sky Rider, an India Pale Lager. The beer pays tribute to the heroes of the sky: after the Normandy landings, beer for the troops' rest days was flown to the front, first pumped into extra tanks and later carried in wooden kegs mounted under the wings. Many Czechs who served in the RAF came from the region, some from Malý Rohozec or Jenišovice.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter43 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyresinousclean
hoppy
resinous
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced American and English hop character, revealing herbaceous, resinous, and subtle citrus notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sky Rider 10°

◎ Appearance

Sky Rider presents a pale straw gold color, characteristic of its light lager base. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, white head that offers moderate retention and delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is crisp and lively, contributing to the beer's refreshing visual presence.

pale straw goldclearwhite headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced American and English hop character, revealing herbaceous, resinous, and subtle citrus notes. A light, clean malt backbone emerges beneath the hops, providing gentle grain sweetness without overwhelming the blend. The overall aromatic profile remains fresh and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolics obscuring the hop definition.

herbaceous hopsresinouslight maltclean

◐ Taste

Bitterness takes the foreground from entry through mid-palate, delivered with crisp American and English hop intensity. The palate remains light and dry, allowing the bitter compounds to persist without heaviness. A subtle malt sweetness and grain character provide balance and definition, though the finish leans decisively toward the hop-driven bitterness characteristic of the style.

pronounced bitternesshop-forwardlight bodydry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with resinous hop notes extending well into the aftertaste. Bitterness remains assertive but not harsh, leaving the palate clean and eager for the next sip.

drylingering bitternessresinous
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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