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Pilsner Urquell Tank Beer

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Tankovna bars serve this unpasteurised Pilsner Urquell: it travels from the brewery within 48 hours and has to be drunk within five days, so it tastes as good as it does at the brewery. Natural carbonation brings refreshing crispness, followed by subtle caramel tones and a clean finish with a pleasing hoppy bitterness, while the malt sweetness of the triple-decocted malt meets the bitterness of Saaz hops under a thick head of dense, wet foam.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, crisp noble-hop character—floral and herbal notes typical of Saaz hops—layered gently beneath a subtle caramel maltiness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pilsner Urquell Tank Beer

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. A thick head of dense, wet foam crowns the glass, showing strong persistence and fine Schaumhaftung that clings to the sides as the beer is consumed. Natural carbonation produces fine, steady bubbles that maintain the beer's visual liveliness throughout.

deep goldenbright claritydense foam headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, crisp noble-hop character—floral and herbal notes typical of Saaz hops—layered gently beneath a subtle caramel maltiness. A mineral, slightly grassy quality emerges from the natural carbonation, while the unpasteurised nature brings a delicate fresh-malt character without any yeasty cloudiness. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, allowing the hop and malt to breathe without dominance.

Saaz hop, floralsubtle caramelclean, mineralfresh malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with a lively bite from natural carbonation that immediately engages the mouth. The triple-decocted malt backbone delivers gentle sweetness and a bready, grainy character that sits in pleasant balance with the restrained but distinct bitterness of noble hops. Mid-palate maintains cleanliness and smoothness, allowing malt sweetness and hoppy bitterness to coexist without either overwhelming the other.

crisp entrymalty sweetnessnoble-hop bitternessclean balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the hoppy bitterness lingering pleasantly without astringency. A faint caramel note fades gradually, leaving a refreshing, slightly bitter aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, hoppy finishlingering bitterness
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
87
Appearance
88
Finish
85
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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