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Baterka is a top-fermented India Pale Ale built on the classic American hops Citra and Cascade, which bring a hint of orange or lime to the taste. Bitterness is medium to higher and fades pleasantly. The beer is also generously hopped cold, during dry hopping. Carared and Carapils join the Pilsner malt, and the recipe comes from brewer Martin Palouš.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyorange
hoppy
citrusy
orange
malty
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic American Edelhopfen character: prominent citrus notes of orange and lime leap forward, backed by subtle tropical undertones from the Citra and Cascade varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baterka

◎ Appearance

Baterka presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a clean, inviting visual presentation typical of a well-crafted American IPA.

bright goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic American Edelhopfen character: prominent citrus notes of orange and lime leap forward, backed by subtle tropical undertones from the Citra and Cascade varieties. A clean malt base supports the hop-forward profile, with just enough Carapils sweetness to balance the dry-hopping intensity.

orange citruslimetropicalclean hop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and orange flavors that immediately establish the beer's hop identity. Medium to high bitterness develops smoothly across the mid-palate without harshness, while the Pilsner malt and Carapils provide a crisp, clean foundation that keeps the beer refreshing rather than heavy. The dry-hopping adds complexity without overwhelming the balance.

citrus-forwardmedium-high bitternesscrispbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and pleasantly dry, with lingering orange and hop bitterness that fades gracefully rather than persisting aggressively. A refreshing, crisp aftertaste invites another sip.

dry finishcitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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