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Vánočka 13

Pivovar Zichovec
Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A pleasantly malty body meets herbal and floral hops, a lively zing and a fluffy foam. Saaz Special brings slightly more pronounced aroma and firmer bitterness, while Žatecký poloraný červeňák adds gentler herbal, spicy and floral tones. Pilsner malt and a longer lagering smooth it into a fuller but still very drinkable pale lager with pleasant bitterness and a long hop finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyfloralherbal
malty
floral
herbal
hoppy
spicy
noble hop
Aroma
Herbal and floral noble hops lead the nose, with Saazer bringing crisp, pronounced aromatics and Žatecký poloraný červeňák contributing gentler spice and floral undertones.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vánočka 13

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fluffy, voluminous head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Lively carbonation creates a persistent fizz throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfluffy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Herbal and floral noble hops lead the nose, with Saazer bringing crisp, pronounced aromatics and Žatecký poloraný červeňák contributing gentler spice and floral undertones. Beneath lies a clean, supportive malt foundation with subtle bready notes and no yeast character.

noble hopsherbal and floralcrisp Saazerclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pleasant malty sweetness balanced immediately by brisk herbal bitterness and spicy hop flavors. Mid-palate is smooth and full-bodied without heaviness, with the Pilsner malt providing depth while the dual hop blend maintains firm, refined bitterness throughout.

malty and balancedherbal-spicy hopssmooth bodyfirm bitterness

◑ Finish

A long, hoppy finish lingers pleasantly on the palate with persistent herbal and spicy notes. The aftertaste remains crisp and clean, never astringent, with the bitterness gradually fading into gentle noble-hop resiny tones.

long hop finishherbal-spicy fadeclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
88
Finish
80
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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