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Cold Hopped Pito

Czech Republic·Alcohol-Free Lager
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A tribute to Pito, the legendary pioneer among non-alcoholic beers, in a cold-hopped version with an increased bitterness that even drivers can enjoy. In 2022 the brewery presented it as Cold Hopped Beer, the latest addition to the Samson family, and it won bronze in the Czech non-alcoholic category at that year's World Beer Awards.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2022
World Beer Awards
Czech non-alcoholic beer
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (Czech non-alcoholic beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanbready
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with herbal and grassy noble hop character, backed by a subtle grain sweetness from the pale malt base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cold Hopped Pito

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fine, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with good adhesion, leaving distinct lacing on the walls. Carbonation is lively and sustained throughout.

pale strawcrystal clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbal and grassy noble hop character, backed by a subtle grain sweetness from the pale malt base. Floral and slightly spicy undertones emerge as the beer warms, with no alcohol vapors to distract from the clean, refreshing bouquet.

herbal hopsgrassygrain sweetnessfloral notes

◐ Taste

Bitter and hoppy notes dominate the palate, grounded by a light, clean malt foundation with a hint of bread crust. The bitterness is assertive but balanced, carrying through the mid-palate with crisp, dry character. The body remains light and refreshing, making the elevated hop bitterness highly approachable despite the low alcohol.

pronounced bitternesshoppy, grassydry, crisplight malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hop bitterness gradually fading into a clean, thirst-quenching aftertaste. No sweetness or residual alcohol intrudes.

dry finishhoppy aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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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