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Primátor 11 Ležák

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🌍 Czech Republic · Czech Premium Pale Lager · One of 19 Czech Premium Pale Lagers in hopIQ

Primátor 11 Ležák is an 11° pale Czech lager of 4.7 %, brewed from Pilsner malt and hopped using the Saaz and Sládek varieties. It pours a bright golden colour under a dense, creamy head and lively carbonation. The palate is full for its strength: soft, bready malt with a hint of cereal sweetness, followed by grassy, peppery hop notes and a distinct bitterness that stays on the tongue. Like the brewery's other lagers, it ferments in open vessels before cold maturation in the lager cellar.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech Premium Pale Lager.
Hop character
noble hop
grassy
spicy hop
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor 11 Ležák

Appearance

Primátor 11 Ležák presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity. The dense, creamy head forms immediately and clings to the glass with strong persistence, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Lively carbonation rises steadily through the body, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldendense creamy headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt notes reminiscent of fresh bread, grounded by the distinctive herbal and slightly peppery character of Saaz hops. A subtle cereal sweetness emerges beneath, while the noble hop varieties contribute a refined grassy undertone. The overall aromatic profile is clean and inviting, without aggressive yeast or adjunct character.

grainy maltSaaz herbalnoble hopbread notes

Taste

The palate strikes a balance between soft, bready malt sweetness and assertive hop bitterness that lingers on the tongue. Mid-palate development reveals cereal and grain complexity, while Saaz and Sládek hops deliver grassy and spicy flavors that build toward a clean, dry finish. Despite moderate strength, the beer tastes fuller and more substantial than its 4.7% ABV might suggest.

bready maltgrassy hopsspicy finishsustained bitterness

Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with hop bitterness persisting pleasantly on the palate without harshness. A light maltiness fades gradually, leaving a refreshing, clean aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry finishcrisprefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Primátor 11 Ležák

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Primátor 11 Ležák

About Czech Premium Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Premium Pale Lager?

Czech Premium Pale Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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