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Rychtář Tradiční ležák

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A lager from Hlinsko, listed in the Rychtář range as Tradiční ležák, the traditional lager. It follows the brewery's usual path: two-decoction brewing, open fermentation and maturation in lagering tanks, where lagers rest for up to 40 days. The brewery has stood in Hlinsko since 1913.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz character accented by subtle noble-hop herbal notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rychtář Tradiční ležák

◎ Appearance

Pale golden colour with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A dense white head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls with fine lacing. Carbonation is lively but restrained, appropriate to the style.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz character accented by subtle noble-hop herbal notes. Bready undertones emerge alongside a clean, faintly floral hop presence. Overall impression is delicate and inviting, free from aggressive adjuncts or off-notes.

noble hopsbready maltsoft grainclean, herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty-forward, with cereal and bread grain flavours building early. The mid-palate develops balanced noble-hop bitterness without astringency. Finish is crisp and dry, with lingering malt sweetness and measured hop character creating an elegant, food-friendly profile.

malty, smoothnoble-hop bitternesscrisp, drybready finish

◑ Finish

Clean, medium-length finish with fading malt and a restrained bitter edge. Aftertaste remains pleasant and unobtrusive, inviting further sips.

medium finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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