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Primátor 16 Exkluziv

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16 Exkluziv is a strong golden lager brewed from 16 degrees of original gravity to 7.5 %, listed by the brewery as a maibock. Introduced in 1995, it uses only Pilsner malt with Saaz and Sládek hops and matures in the cellar for up to 100 days. The body is robust and sweetish, with bread dough and sweet malt and a noticeable warming alcohol, while the hops add a distinct, herbal-spicy bitterness and a long finish. A dense, stable head sits on top.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Country Winner · 2019
World Beer Awards
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalmaltyspicy hop
herbal
malty
spicy hop
bready
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, bready Pilsner malt notes, followed by distinct herbal and spicy character from Saaz and Sládek hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor 16 Exkluziv

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of a well-crafted lager. A dense, stable head forms and persists, laying down fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is evident yet restrained, consistent with the maibock style.

bright goldendense headclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, bready Pilsner malt notes, followed by distinct herbal and spicy character from Saaz and Sládek hops. A gentle warming alcohol is present but not intrusive, enhancing rather than dominating the overall profile.

herbal hopsbready maltspicewarming alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate is full and robust, opening with sweet malt and bread dough that carries into the mid-palate. The Saaz and Sládek hops deliver a pronounced herbal-spicy bitterness that balances the sweetness effectively. The 7.5% alcohol provides noticeable warmth without harshness, supported by a creamy, smooth mouthfeel.

full-bodiedsweet maltherbal bitternesswarmingcreamy

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering herbal-spicy hop character and gentle caramel undertones. The alcohol warmth persists gently into the aftertaste, leaving a sustained, pleasant drying sensation.

long finishdryherbal persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Maibock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Maibock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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