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Starobrno Craft IPL

Czech Republic·India Pale Lager
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A Starobrno craft special from the 2020 craft series that joins two very different but popular beer styles, India pale ale and lager, as an India pale lager. It is served on draught in restaurants.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, herbal hop character—earthy and slightly floral without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Starobrno Craft IPL

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A moderately dense white head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is brisk and visible, with steady streams rising through the liquid.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, herbal hop character—earthy and slightly floral without aggression. Subtle malt sweetness provides a soft, grain-based backdrop. Overall the aroma is fresh and balanced, with no yeast-driven esters or phenolics, allowing the noble hop profile to dominate.

herbal hopsfloral notesclean maltrestrained

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and snappy, with a lean malt body that lets hop bitterness come through cleanly. Mid-palate shows moderate herbal and grassy hop character balanced against a light, slightly sweet grain foundation. The 45 IBU bitterness is present and structured without harshness, finishing dry on the tongue.

hoppy bitecrisp maltbalanced bitternessdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and quick, with lingering hop bitterness that gradually fades. Aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, with no sweetness or heaviness.

dry finishhop persistence
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About India Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a India Pale Lager?

India Pale Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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