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SHINE

Pivovar Svijany
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🌍 Czechia · Czech Pale Lager · One of 4 Czech Pale Lagers in hopIQ

A single-hop summer beer brewed with Saaz Shine, a new Czech variety the brewery describes as climate-resilient. At 2.9 percent it is the lowest-strength beer in the range apart from the alcohol-free one. Produced as a limited batch and left unpasteurised. Available in cans and thirty-litre kegs.

ABV
2.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Light-bodied and crisp.

Nimble on its feet with a clean close — the kind of beer that earns the next glass.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech Pale Lager.
Hop character
noble hop
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for SHINE

Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity, characteristic of a well-executed Czech lager. A fine, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with good Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is moderate and evenly dispersed, lending a refined visual presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacing

Aroma

The nose is dominated by the distinctive character of Saaz Shine, displaying herbal and slightly spicy notes typical of noble-hop varieties. Subtle floral undertones emerge on closer inspection, while the malt presence remains restrained and clean. The unpasteurized character introduces a delicate, fresh yeast note that enhances the overall aromatic profile.

herbalnoble hopsfloralfresh

Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with the Saaz Shine hop character providing gentle spice and herbal definition without aggression. A light, slightly sweet malt base supports the entry, maintaining balance throughout. The moderate bitterness integrates seamlessly rather than asserting itself, leaving the beer refreshing and sessionable despite its low strength.

crispbalancedlight-bodiedclean finish

Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hop character persisting pleasantly without harshness. A subtle malty sweetness provides final equilibrium, encouraging another sip.

dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of SHINE

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with SHINE

About Czech Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Pale Lager?

Czech Pale Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Czech Pale Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same noble-hop, light, refreshing character as SHINE will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Czech Pale Lagers in hopIQ

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