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Svijanský Máz

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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The brewery's best seller on draught and in bottle, filling the gap between lighter thirst-quenchers and the stronger twelve-degree beers. Brewed with Saaz hops from the brewery's own fields in the Polepská blata area and floor-malted barley, fermented in open vessels and matured in lagering tanks. Golden, with a fine bitterness, and left unpasteurised.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter34 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
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 dominate the nose with characteristic floral and slightly herbal notes, supported by gentle malt undertones that suggest biscuit and bread.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Svijanský Máz

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, creating a lively yet controlled bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldenclearfine head lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Noble Saaz hops dominate the nose with characteristic floral and slightly herbal notes, supported by gentle malt undertones that suggest biscuit and bread. The aroma is clean and inviting, free from fermentation esters or off-notes, with a refined, understated elegance typical of floor-malted barley.

noble hop floralityherbal spicebiscuit maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry, with a measured bitterness that sits comfortably at 34 IBU—enough to frame the malt without dominating. A subtle sweetness from the barley core provides balance, while the Saaz hops deliver a gentle, persistent bite that carries through the mid-palate. The mouthfeel is smooth and well-integrated, neither thin nor heavy.

fine bitternessmalt backbonedry profilesmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with noble hop bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. The beer leaves no residual sweetness, instead offering a refreshing, crisp conclusion that invites another sip.

dry finishlingering hop biterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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