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Svijanský Kníže

Czech Republic·Czech Pale Special Lager
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Brewed as a lager but at higher gravity, which the brewery says lets the flavours and aromas typical of lager come through more clearly. The taste is bitter and full. The brewery suggests cutting it with its dark counterpart, the Kněžna. It was overall winner at Beer of the Czech Republic in 2015.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter42 IBU
Herbal, floral 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
herbalmaltyclean
herbal
malty
clean
Aroma
Clean, herbal hop character dominates the nose, with subtle noble hop spice and a whisper of dried grass.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Svijanský Kníže

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass in fine, persistent lacing. The beer presents a visually inviting profile typical of well-executed Czech lagers.

pale goldencrystalline claritypersistent foambright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean, herbal hop character dominates the nose, with subtle noble hop spice and a whisper of dried grass. Beneath lies a soft, grainy maltz sweetness without any yeasty or fruity distractions. The aromatic profile is restrained and elegant, allowing individual elements to emerge without competition.

noble hopsherbal spicegrainy maltzclean lager

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive bitterness that frames a full, substantial body—unusual for a beer at this alcohol level. Herbal and resinous hop flavours persist through the mid-palate, supported by a bread-like maltz backbone that lends weight and complexity. The higher gravity allows these flavours to unfold with clarity and balance rather than becoming thin or sharp.

bold bitternessfull-bodiedherbal-resinoussubstantial maltz backbone

◑ Finish

Dry and crisp, with lingering herbal bitterness that gradually fades. A lingering maltz note provides gentle sweetness in the aftertaste, inviting another sip.

dry finishherbal persistenceclean and refreshing
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
86
Appearance
85
Finish
83
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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