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Primátor 21 Imperial

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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
9.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoneynoble hop
malty
honey
noble hop
caramel
dark fruit
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.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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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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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