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Protinožec

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Protinožec is a top-fermented pale ale brewed with Australian hops. The aroma recalls candied fruit and pineapple, with a lingering rose note. Bitterness is medium, and the taste shows melon and tropical fruit. The colour is pale, which the brewery likens to the sun under which the hops ripened. Wheat and pale ale malt join the Pilsner base.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 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
fruitytropicalfloral
fruity
tropical
floral
wheat
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant candied fruit and pineapple notes from the Australian hops, followed by a subtle floral rose character that adds complexity.
also:juicy,clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Protinožec

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color, reflecting the sun-ripened hops of its origin. The beer presents excellent clarity with a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is bright and lively, appropriate for the style.

pale goldclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant candied fruit and pineapple notes from the Australian hops, followed by a subtle floral rose character that adds complexity. A light malty backbone supports the hop-forward aromatics without overwhelming them.

candied fruitpineapplefloral rosehoppy

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and fruity, with prominent melon and tropical fruit flavors that evolve across the palate. The wheat and pale ale malts provide a soft, slightly grainy sweetness that balances the medium bitterness, which builds gradually and finishes dry without astringency.

melontropical fruitmedium bitterclean wheat

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering tropical notes and a gentle hop bite. The aftertaste remains dry and juicy, inviting another sip.

crisprefreshingdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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