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Dudák Výčepní

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A light Czech draught beer in which balanced bitterness meets a malty taste, with a lower alcohol content than the brewery's lagers. It has a medium crispness and a dense head. At 9.8° original gravity it is one of the lighter beers in the Strakonice range. It is left unpasteurised and given a double microbiological filtration instead, and brewed with Czech hops and Czech malts only.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained Czech malt—a subtle sweetness suggesting light bread and grain without heaviness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dudák Výčepní

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity, reflecting the beer's light original gravity and careful filtration. A dense, persistent head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with fine lacing as the liquid recedes. Medium carbonation animates the body without aggression, leaving steady streams of bubbles.

pale goldencrystal cleardense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained Czech malt—a subtle sweetness suggesting light bread and grain without heaviness. Czech Saaz hops provide a delicate herbal and slightly spicy undertone that remains in the background. A clean fermentation character supports the profile, with no fruity esters or sulfur notes dominating.

light grainCzech Saaz spiceclean fermentationsubtle sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and malty, with a gentle sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without cloying. Balanced bittering arrives mid-sip—at 28 IBU it presents as restrained rather than assertive, allowing the malt foundation to remain prominent. A crisp, dry quality builds toward the finish, cleansing the mouth and inviting the next sip.

soft malt entrybalanced bitternesscrisp drynesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading to a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste. No harshness or astringency lingers; instead, a sense of refreshment persists.

dry grainshort finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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