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Flekovský světlý ležák 13°

Pivovar U Fleků
Czech Republic·Heller Bock
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Malty with a bready edge, herbal and lightly spicy, with a touch of butter; the bitterness is medium with an aromatic hop character, the body medium to full, the carbonation gentle, and the finish stays malty with a spicy hop echo. This 13° světlý ležák began as the St. Wenceslas light lager on 25 September 2020, the first new beer in 177 years, brewed for the 100th anniversary of Václav Brtník buying the brewery. Pilsner and Munich malts, Žatec hops, six weeks of lagering.

Bitterness
Strongly bitter43 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
maltybreadyherbal
malty
bready
herbal
spicy
spicy hop
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced Malz character accented by fresh bread notes and a subtle herbal lift from the Žatec hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flekovský světlý ležák 13°

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that settles gradually into a delicate foam collar. The gentle carbonation produces a stream of small bubbles that rise steadily through the clear body. Lacing clings to the glass in thin, lacy patterns as you drink.

pale goldenclearfine headgentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced Malz character accented by fresh bread notes and a subtle herbal lift from the Žatec hops. Beneath lies a light buttery undertone with hints of spice that add complexity without dominating. The aromatic hop presence remains restrained and refined, complementing rather than overshadowing the Malz foundation.

Malz-forwardbread, butterherbal, spicyŽatec hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a clean Malz sweetness and bready body, developing a medium bitterness in the mid-palate that carries an herbal and lightly spicy character. The full body feels smooth and composed, with a touch of caramel emerging alongside a gentle warming from the 13° strength. The Edelhopfen bitterness remains balanced and aromatic, never harsh or astringent.

Malz-drivenherbal bitternessfull bodyspicy-hoppy

◑ Finish

The finish lingers with dry Malz character and a subtle spicy hop echo that fades gradually and cleanly. A warming alcoholic note sits comfortably beneath, leaving the palate malty and satisfied without cloying sweetness.

maltyspicy hop echoclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a Heller Bock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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