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Primus is a pale výčepní beer, light on the palate and built to quench thirst. The taste is refreshing and light, thanks to lower alcohol and a lower original gravity, carried by a medium sparkle of carbonation and a very gentle hop bitterness in the background. It is brewed all-malt from quality brewing raw materials and is known for being easy to drink, a popular brand among the budget-friendly beers.

ABV
3.8%
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
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is understated and clean, with soft, delicate malt notes at the fore—biscuit and grain character without heaviness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primus

◎ Appearance

Primus presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head forms quickly from medium carbonation and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls. The carbonation is visible and lively, creating a clean, appetizing presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is understated and clean, with soft, delicate malt notes at the fore—biscuit and grain character without heaviness. Noble hops provide a subtle, gentle spice in the background, while the overall aromatics remain crisp and uncluttered. There is no yeast-driven fruitiness or phenol; the profile is straightforward and inviting.

soft maltgentle spicecleanbiscuit

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and smooth, with a malty sweetness that is restrained and balanced. Mid-palate shows the characteristic crisp, dry character of a výčepní beer, with low original gravity keeping the body lean. Hop bitterness emerges gently in the background and fades quickly, leaving room for refreshment rather than assertive flavor.

smooth entrylight bodyrestrained sweetnessgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with the mild hop bitterness dissipating cleanly. Refreshment is the overriding sensation, making the beer naturally suited to thirst-quenching rather than lingering complexity.

dry finishquick faderefreshing
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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