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Primátor 16 Exkluziv

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🌍 Czech Republic · Maibock · One of 5 Maibocks in hopIQ

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

AWARDS

Country Winner · 2019
World Beer Awards
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards
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
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Maibock.
Hop character
herbal
spicy hop
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Primátor 16 Exkluziv

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Primátor 16 Exkluziv

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.

Finding a similar Maibock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sweet, herbal, full-bodied character as Primátor 16 Exkluziv will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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