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Samson 11°

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An honest full-malt lager with a balanced bitterness from Žatec semi-early red hops and a medium body, giving it an unmistakable taste. Its sparkling colour comes from high-quality malt of local provenance. Like all Samson beers it is brewed in České Budějovice in two mashes with water from a 274-metre artesian well. It won silver at the World Beer Awards 2025.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt sweetness anchored by a gentle bready character. Žatec semi-early red hops contribute a subtle, restrained noble-hop spice without aggression, complemented by a faint herbal undertone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Samson 11°

◎ Appearance

Samson 11° presents a bright, sparkling golden-yellow hue derived from high-quality local malts. The beer is clear and brilliant, with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate patterns. Carbonation is lively and consistent, creating a refined visual impression.

bright goldencrystal-clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt sweetness anchored by a gentle bready character. Žatec semi-early red hops contribute a subtle, restrained noble-hop spice without aggression, complemented by a faint herbal undertone. The overall bouquet is clean and inviting, reflecting the beer's honest brewing approach.

soft malt sweetnessnoble-hop spicebready notesherbal undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and medium-bodied, with pronounced malted grain flavors forming the core of the palate. Žatec hops deliver a measured, balanced bitterness that frames the malt without overpowering it. The midsection is clean and crisp, with a refreshing quality that encourages continued drinking without cloying or sharp edges.

malt-forwardbalanced bitternessclean palatesmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering malt sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness that fades gradually. A light, crisp aftertaste leaves the mouth refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishmalt aftertastegentle fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
79
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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