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Gold

Czech Republic·Czech Pale Lager
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Gold is a pale draught beer of golden colour from Přerov. Its taste moves smoothly from malt to hop aroma and ends in a medium bitterness. The brewery describes it as a complex, carefully thought-out draught beer. In 2024 it took first place in the pale draught beer category of the České pivo competition.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, delicate malt notes that frame the beer's character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gold

◎ Appearance

Gold presents a bright, clear golden hue that catches the light with transparency. A modest white head forms readily and maintains itself with visible lacing along the glass. Carbonation is evident and persistent, supporting a lively, inviting visual presence.

bright goldenclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, delicate malt notes that frame the beer's character. Noble hop aromas emerge softly—herbal and slightly floral—without dominating the bouquet. The overall impression is refined and balanced, with no harsh edges or off-notes.

noble hopsclean maltherbal

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and rounded, led by subtle malt sweetness that transitions seamlessly into hop presence. The mid-palate develops a measured bitterness that rises to medium intensity, creating a gentle conflict rather than harsh confrontation. The interplay moves from malt character through to hop definition without jarring shifts.

smooth drinkingbalanced malt-hopmedium bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with the bitterness lingering moderately into the aftertaste. The beer closes with refreshment, leaving a dry impression that invites the next sip.

crispdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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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