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Primátor Tchyně

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🌍 Czech Republic · India Pale Lager · One of 10 India Pale Lagers in hopIQ

Tchyně, Czech for mother-in-law, is an India Pale Lager of 4.7 % that the brewery presents as a cross between a Czech lager and an IPA. The wort is mashed by infusion and bittered with the newer domestic varieties Rubín, Harmonie and Vital, then dry-hopped in the cellar with Summit and Citra and left unfiltered. It pours a hazy gold-copper under a generous head; citrus zest, grapefruit and tropical fruit sit above a malt base with light caramel from Munich and caramel malts, and the finish is crisp and bitter.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter34 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another India Pale Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor Tchyně

Appearance

Tchyně presents a hazy gold-copper pour beneath a generous, persistent head. The cloudiness stems from the unfiltered character, lending a soft, approachable visual presence. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting fine lacing around the glass.

hazy gold-coppergenerous headunfiltered

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus zest and grapefruit, layered over hints of tropical stone fruit. Beneath these hop-derived notes lies a gentle malt foundation—Munich and caramel malts contribute light, biscuity undertones without dominating the profile. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, balancing herbal noble-hop character with subtle sweetness.

citrus zest, grapefruittropical fruitlight caramel malt

Taste

The palate enters clean and crisp, with citrus and tropical notes moving through the mid-mouth. The malt backbone—soft caramel sweetness from Munich and caramel malts—provides ballast without heaviness at 4.7% ABV. Bitterness builds steadily, driven by the dry-hop charge of Summit and Citra, finishing with a dry, hoppy edge that feels both bitter and refreshingly clean.

citrus, tropicalcrisp, cleandry-hopped bitterness

Finish

The finish is short to medium, with lingering bitter and hoppy notes that fade gracefully. A mineral, dry quality persists in the mouth, leaving an impression of refinement without harshness.

dry, bittercrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Primátor Tchyně

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Primátor Tchyně

About India Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a India Pale Lager?

India 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 India Pale Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, citrusy, tropical character as Primátor Tchyně will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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