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Dudák Premium

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A pale Czech lager with a full malt taste and a medium bitterness, along with a pronounced crispness and a cap of rich foam. It is brewed at 11.8° original gravity from Czech hops and malts only. The brewery does not pasteurise it but treats it with a double microbiological filtration. Draught kegs come in 20, 30 and 50 litres, and there is also a 0.5 l bottle.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
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
The nose opens with a clean, malty foundation underscored by the gentle spice and herbal notes characteristic of Czech noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dudák Premium

◎ Appearance

Dudák Premium presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity, the result of the brewery's double microbiological filtration process. The head is notably dense and persistent, forming a rich cap of foam that clings to the glass with visible lacing as you drink. The beer displays lively carbonation throughout, maintaining its crisp visual presence from pour to finish.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearrich foampersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, malty foundation underscored by the gentle spice and herbal notes characteristic of Czech noble hops. There is a subtle bready sweetness that speaks to the quality of the malt bill, without any sharp or aggressive elements. The overall impression is one of restraint and balance, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolics clouding the profile.

clean maltnoble hop characterbready sweetnessrestrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pronounced malty richness that fills the mouth without heaviness, supported by a medium bitterness that arrives cleanly and resolves with precision. The crisp character dominates the mid-palate, providing excellent drinkability and preventing any cloying sensation despite the full malt taste. Noble hop bitterness maintains balance throughout, while a smooth, clean finish emerges as the beer warms slightly.

malty full-bodiedmedium bitternesscrispsmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the bitterness fading to a pleasant noble hop aftertaste that persists without astringency. The refreshing quality carries through to the end, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishnoble hop faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
84
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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