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Primátor Premium

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Premium is the brewery's flagship, a 12° pale lager of 5.0 % exported to more than 30 countries. It is brewed from Pilsner malt by double decoction, the method typical of Czech brewing, then fermented in open vessels and matured for a long period in the lager cellar. Saaz and Sládek hops give it a spicy, herbal and slightly floral character above a malt base with notes of fresh bread and light grainy sweetness; the body is medium, the carbonation lively and the bitterness firm yet balanced.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

World's Best Premium Lager · 2010
World Beer Awards
Europe's Best Premium Lager · 2010
World Beer Awards
Country Winner · 2024
World Beer Awards
★World's Best Premium Lager — World Beer Awards
★Europe's Best Premium Lager — World Beer Awards
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalspicynoble hop
herbal
spicy
noble hop
bready
malty
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced Saaz and Sládek noble-hop character: herbal and spicy notes are immediately apparent, with subtle floral undertones adding complexity.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor Premium

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a white head of fine, persistent bubbles. The lively carbonation is evident in a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the glass, and the head clings to the glass with good adhesion, leaving distinct lacework as the beer is consumed.

pale goldencrystal clearfine foamlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced Saaz and Sládek noble-hop character: herbal and spicy notes are immediately apparent, with subtle floral undertones adding complexity. Beneath the hop profile lies a clean malt foundation with suggestions of fresh bread and light grain sweetness, while the overall impression remains crisp and inviting rather than heavy or oily.

noble hopsherbal, spicybread grainfloral hints

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and approachable, with a medium body that feels neither thin nor heavy. The malt character—fresh bread, light sweetness—unfolds across the mid-palate, while the noble hops deliver a sustained, firm bitterness that is well-integrated and balanced rather than aggressive. The finish is clean and dry, with herbal and slightly floral notes lingering without any harshness.

balanced bitternessbread, grainfirm yet smoothdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, with the herbal-spicy hop character gradually fading into a dry, malt-touched sweetness. The bitterness remains present but never becomes astringent, and the overall impression is one of clarity and drinkability.

clean, dryherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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About Czech Premium Pale Lager

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What is a Czech Premium Pale Lager?

Czech Premium 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.

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