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Brewed only for Czech Beer Days in the last week of September, in honour of Saint Wenceslas, patron of Czech beer. The brewery chose selected floor-malted barley for a deep amber colour and a smooth balance, with the bitterness coming from the Sládek Saaz variety grown on its own fields. Full and dense but smooth, unfiltered and unpasteurised.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
Aroma
Noble Saaz hops greet the nose with their characteristic earthy, herbal quality, complemented by subtle floral notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for DUX

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with exceptional clarity, reflecting the careful selection of floor-malted barley. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls with fine lacing. Gentle carbonation rises steadily, creating a refined visual presence.

deep ambercreamy headfine lacingunfiltered clarity

◌ Aroma

Noble Saaz hops greet the nose with their characteristic earthy, herbal quality, complemented by subtle floral notes. Beneath lies a gentle malt foundation—soft grain sweetness without heaviness. The unfiltered character allows faint yeast esters to surface, adding delicate complexity without obstruction.

noble hopsherbal earthsoft grainrefined yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens full and malty, with a clean, smooth malt profile that carries notes of biscuit and light honey. Bitterness arrives with restraint, balanced firmly against the malt body rather than dominating it. The creamy texture persists throughout, lending richness while the crisp finish prevents any cloying sensation.

full-bodiedbalanced bitternessmalt sweetnesscreamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish remains clean and moderately long, with lingering noble-hop bitterness and a whisper of grain sweetness in the aftertaste. A refreshing dryness emerges, inviting the next sip.

balanced aftertasterefreshing close
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
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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