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Primátor Antonín

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🌍 Czech Republic · Czech Pale Lager · One of 11 Czech Pale Lagers in hopIQ

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%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6

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)
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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

A trim frame with a clean finish — the beer arrives, pleases, and makes room for another.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech Pale Lager.
Hop character
herbal
noble hop
spicy hop
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best Czech Beers

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Primátor Antonín

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Primátor Antonín

About Czech Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Pale Lager?

Czech Pale Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Czech Pale Lager

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

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