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Samson Lager 1795

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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The export lager of the house and, by the brewery's account, Samson's biggest success abroad: it is drunk as far away as Brazil and Denmark. The page calls it a Budějovice delicacy for foreigners. It is brewed in České Budějovice by the oldest brewery in town, whose roots go back to 1795, and it has 4.7 % alcohol by volume.

ABV
4.7%
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
cleannoble hopbready
clean
noble hop
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, noble-hop character—herbal and slightly floral notes—balanced by a soft, grainy malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Samson Lager 1795

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains the beer's visual appeal.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, noble-hop character—herbal and slightly floral notes—balanced by a soft, grainy malt base. No aggressive yeast-derived esters or phenolics; instead, a subtle bready character emerges beneath, supporting the hops without overwhelming them.

noble hopgrainy maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with malt sweetness emerging early on the palate. Mid-palate remains smooth and well-balanced, with the bready quality of the malt complemented by a moderate, measured bitterness from the noble hops. The bitterness is restrained—22 IBU yields a gentle, lingering finish rather than assertiveness.

bready maltcrisp bitemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and dry, with a light hop bite fading into a faintly grainy sweetness. Overall length is medium and satisfying, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

dry finishlingering hop note
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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