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Zesilovač

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Zesilovač is a semi-dark, top-fermented India Pale Ale. Its aroma is strongly fruity, shaped by the hop varieties Citra and Mosaic. The taste is fuller, dominated by tropical fruit, grapefruit and citrus. Caramel malts, Carapils and wheat join the Pilsner malt in the grist. Brewer Martin Palouš wrote the recipe.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 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
fruitytropicalcitrusy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
caramel
wheat
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit character, with Citra and Mosaic hops delivering pronounced grapefruit and citrus notes.
also:malty,clean
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zesilovač

◎ Appearance

Zesilovač presents a deep golden to light amber hue, characteristic of its semi-dark profile and caramel malt contribution. The beer displays good clarity with a fine, persistent white head that forms a delicate lacing pattern on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a clean visual presentation.

deep goldenlight amberpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit character, with Citra and Mosaic hops delivering pronounced grapefruit and citrus notes. Beneath the hop-driven aromatics, subtle caramel sweetness from the specialty malts provides warmth and depth, while a touch of wheat adds a soft, grainy undertone.

tropical fruit forwardgrapefruit, citruscaramel sweetnesswheaty undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full-bodied malt structure, immediately showcasing the interplay between tropical fruit and citrus flavors from the noble hop varieties. Mid-palate brings moderate bitterness balanced by caramel maltiness and a hint of wheat character. The finish transitions cleanly, with lingering citrus and grapefruit notes gradually fading alongside restrained hop bite.

full-bodiedtropical, citrusbalanced bitternesscaramel malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with grapefruit and citrus persistence extending through the aftertaste. Bitter hop notes remain present but refined, allowing the malty sweetness to ease away gracefully.

clean, drycitrus persistencerefined bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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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