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Primátor 21 Imperial

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🌍 Czech Republic · Doppelbock · One of 33 Doppelbocks in hopIQ

21 Imperial, sold as Rytířský before its renaming, is a pale special beer brewed from 21 degrees of original gravity to 9.0 % and part of the range since 1998. Pilsner and wheat malts build a very round, full malt body with a honeyed sweetness and a touch of caramel. Saaz and Sládek hops add a gentle, lingering bitterness, and the alcohol brings a soft warmth to the finish. The brewery itself places it in the imperial lager category.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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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
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Full-bodied and gently sweet.

Weight and sugar move together, the pour rolling slow while richness compounds on the palate.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Doppelbock.
Hop character
noble hop
Malt character
malty
honey
caramel
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor 21 Imperial

Appearance

Deep amber to light copper in the glass, with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that leaves crisp lacing on the sides of the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a fine foam structure that holds throughout the drinking experience.

deep amberdense headcrisp lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with rich malt character—hints of honey and light caramel sweetness—backed by restrained noble hop aromatics that add a gentle herbal and slightly spicy dimension. Subtle dark fruit undertones emerge with time, while the alcohol warmth remains discreet and integrated rather than intrusive.

honeyed maltnoble hopscaramel notesdark fruit undertones

Taste

A full-bodied, round entry delivers generous malt sweetness with distinct honey and caramel flavors that define the mid-palate. The Saaz and Sládek hops introduce a gentle, lingering bitterness that balances the sweetness without dominating, while the 9% alcohol provides soft warmth and a slight boozy note that complements rather than overwhelms.

malty sweetnesshoney, caramelbalanced bitternesssmooth warmth

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the noble hop bitterness persisting gently into the aftertaste. A lingering warmth from the alcohol and residual malt sweetness round out the experience without any harshness or astringency.

clean dry-offlingering bitternesswarm aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Primátor 21 Imperial

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°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 21 Imperial

About Doppelbock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Doppelbock?

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 Doppelbock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, full-bodied, honey character as Primátor 21 Imperial will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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