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Samson Hopped Lager

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A premium full-malt lager with a really strong hop aroma and a perfect bite. The brewer describes a distinct hop aroma, yet a beer that is very drinkable and leaves a delicious impression. Known in Czech as Nachmelený ležák, it reached the market in 2021. It won silver at the World Beer Awards in 2022 and 2023 and bronze in 2025.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2022
World Beer Awards
Hopped Czech lager
Silver · 2023
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2025
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards (Hopped Czech lager)
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltynoble hop
hoppy
malty
noble hop
bready
Aroma
Noble hop character dominates the nose with herbal and spicy notes that are both pronounced and refined.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Samson Hopped Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms quickly and maintains fine, stable lacing throughout the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates the nose with herbal and spicy notes that are both pronounced and refined. Beneath the hop profile lies subtle malty sweetness with gentle bready undertones. The overall aromatic impression is dry and inviting, with excellent hop definition that remains balanced rather than aggressive.

noble hopsherbal, spicybready malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied for its weight, with malt providing a clean, slightly sweet foundation. Mid-palate develops a distinct but measured bitterness from the prominent hop character, while the beer maintains excellent drinkability without harshness. The bitterness integrates seamlessly with the malt backbone, creating a well-resolved balance.

bitter, controlledsmooth-drinkingcrisp finish

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing departure with lingering noble hop bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains dry with subtle malt memory, leaving an impression of restraint and refinement.

dry aftertastenoble hop fade
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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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