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Primátor Antonín

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Antonín is a 10° Czech draught lager of 4.0 %, brewed by the old triple-decoction method and lagered as long as a full-strength ležák. Pilsner malt plus Saaz and Sládek hops, added in three stages, are meant to give a light draught beer as much malt body and hop bitterness as it can carry. It pours golden under a dense white head; bread crust and a light caramel sweetness meet herbal, gently spicy hop notes and a firm, lingering bitter finish.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2017
Brussels Beer Challenge
Lager: Bohemian-Style Pilsner
Silver · 2019
Brussels Beer Challenge
Lager: Bohemian-Style Pilsner
★Gold — Brussels Beer Challenge (Lager: Bohemian-Style Pilsner)
★Silver — Brussels Beer Challenge (Lager: Bohemian-Style Pilsner)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalnoble hopmalty
herbal
noble hop
malty
bready
spicy hop
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent bread-crust and light caramel sweetness from the Pilsner malt foundation, layered beneath herbal and gently spicy Saaz and Sládek hop aromatics.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor Antonín

◎ Appearance

Primátor Antonín presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity, topped by a dense white head that clings persistently to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, producing fine bubbles that sustain the foam throughout the tasting. The beer's visual clarity and head retention exemplify the precision of traditional Czech lager production.

bright goldendense white headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent bread-crust and light caramel sweetness from the Pilsner malt foundation, layered beneath herbal and gently spicy Saaz and Sládek hop aromatics. Noble-hop character dominates the middle register with its characteristic floral and slightly peppery notes. The aroma remains clean and composed, with no yeast-driven esters or oxidative notes.

bread crustherbal nobilitylight caramelgently spicy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malt sweetness and bready character that quickly transitions into a firm, lingering bitterness characteristic of the three-stage hop addition method. Mid-palate reveals layer of noble-hop spice and herbal complexity, while the crisp finish prevents any heaviness despite the full lagering regimen. The beer carries notable bitterness for its 4% ABV, demonstrating the skill of the triple-decoction brew.

malty entryfirm bitternessherbal spicecrisp palate

◑ Finish

The bitter finish persists clean and dry, with herbal hop character extending into the aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or alcohol warmth intrudes; the conclusion remains refreshing and thirst-quenching throughout.

lingering bitterdry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

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

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