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The house Bohemian pils of Poesiat & Kater: malty with a touch of bread, brewed with Saaz and Sladek hops, simple, clean and thirst-quenching. At 4.6% ABV and 30 IBU it is made in the brewery's own brewhouse in Amsterdam-Oost, where the Van Vollenhoven line and the quirky seasonals are brewed as well.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
hoppy
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, straightforward profile dominated by soft malt sweetness with subtle bread notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for PoKA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms readily and maintains good retention with delicate lacing around the glass. Carbonation is lively, evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, straightforward profile dominated by soft malt sweetness with subtle bread notes. Noble Saaz hops contribute a gentle herbal and slightly spicy character without overwhelming the composition. The overall impression is restrained and balanced, inviting rather than assertive.

soft malt sweetnessbread notesnoble hopsclean and restrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malty foundation underscored by a faint bready character that grounds the experience. Mid-palate develops a light herbal bitterness from the Saaz and Sladek hops, crisp and refined without harshness. The finish is dry and clean, leaving a pleasant mineral dryness that encourages another sip.

malty entrycrisp herbal bitternessdry mineral finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, fading smoothly with lingering dryness and a faint noble-hop echo. Highly refreshing, with no residual sweetness or cloying notes.

short and cleanthirst-quenching
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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What is a Czech Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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