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Primátor EPA

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🌍 Czech Republic · English Pale Ale · One of 9 English Pale Ales in hopIQ

EPA is Primátor's top-fermented English Pale Ale of 5.0 %, dark amber to garnet beneath a fine, silky head. Its grist combines Pilsner, wheat, Munich, caramel and colour malts with oats, hopped with Northern Brewer, Styrian Golding and Centennial. The nose shows resin, rose petals, grapefruit peel and a trace of gooseberry. A pronounced first bitterness gives way to a drier malt palate with caramel and dried fruit, carried by a full body.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber13
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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
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another English Pale Ale.
Hop character
resinous
citrusy
floral
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor EPA

Appearance

Dark amber to garnet hue presents with excellent clarity and a fine, silky head that adheres well to the glass wall. The carbonation is moderate and persistent, creating a stable foam collar that slowly diminishes, leaving delicate lacing throughout the drink.

dark amber to garnetsilky headfine lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced resinous and floral notes, driven by Northern Brewer and Styrian Golding hops. Grapefruit peel and gooseberry provide bright citrus character, while an underlying layer of rose petals adds complexity. Subtle caramel and dried fruit notes from the Malz backbone emerge on the second nose.

resinous hopsgrapefruit peelrose petalsgooseberry

Taste

The palate opens with a pronounced, clean bitterness that quickly integrates into a drier Malz foundation. Caramel sweetness and dried fruit notes develop in the mid-palate, supported by a full body and subtle oat-derived texture. The hop profile remains present but balanced, delivering citrus and herbal complexity without dominance.

pronounced bitternesscaramel Malzfull-bodieddried fruit

Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with bitterness and Malz character persisting gently on the palate. A faint citrus and resinous note tapers gradually, leaving a refreshing, slightly astringent aftertaste.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Primátor EPA

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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 EPA

About English Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar English Pale Ale

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

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