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🌍 Czech Republic · Czech Pilsner · One of 30 Czech Pilsners in hopIQ

Primátor's flagship Czech pilsner — brewed with Bohemian Saaz hops and Moravian malt at the Náchod brewery since 1872. Assertively hopped for a Czech pilsner with a firm Saaz bitterness, a clean malt backbone and a dry, refreshing finish. Premium is the benchmark Náchod lager: one of northeast Bohemia's finest Czech pilsners and the starting point for Primátor's eclectic range.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
Bohemian-Style Pale Lager
Bronze — European Beer Star 2025 (Bohemian-Style Pale Lager)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
noble hop
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor Premium

Appearance

Primátor Premium displays a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of classic Czech pilsners, achieved through careful use of Moravian malt. The beer presents excellent clarity with a fine, white head that demonstrates good retention typical of well-crafted lagers. Lively carbonation creates an inviting visual appeal.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by the signature spicy, herbal notes of Bohemian Saaz hops, complemented by subtle floral and citrus undertones. A clean grainy maltiness provides a traditional Czech pilsner backbone without any phenolic or fruity yeast character. The aromatic profile is assertive yet balanced, showcasing the quality of both hop and malt components.

Saaz spiceherbalfloral citrusgrainy malt

Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, clean malt entry featuring bread-like grain character before transitioning to a firm, distinctive Saaz bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. The hoppy character is assertive for the style, delivering herbal and spicy notes that interplay with a lean, dry malt structure. Bitterness is present but refined, never harsh or astringent.

crisp malt entryfirm Saaz bitternessherbal-spicy hopsdry structure

Finish

The finish is notably dry and refreshing, with lingering hoppy bitterness that fades cleanly without any astringent aftertaste. The dry character persists pleasantly, encouraging another sip and emphasizing this pilsner's role as a benchmark Czech lager.

drycleanrefreshinglingering bitterness
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
86
Appearance
83
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Primátor Premium

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

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About Czech Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar Czech Pilsner

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

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