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Staropramen Selection

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A pleasant hop aroma and a smooth caramel note meet a rich golden-brown colour. Brewmasters combine several premium malts with three types of hops to make a flavourful beer. Staropramen has its roots in Prague's Smíchov district, where a brewery was founded in 1869; the brand name followed in 1913, voted at a general meeting.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
floral
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pleasant noble-hop character—herbal and gently floral—balanced against a soft caramel sweetness from the malt bill.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Staropramen Selection

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-brown colour presents with excellent clarity and fine carbonation throughout. The white head forms readily and maintains solid retention, laying down a thin but persistent lacing against the glass as you drink.

golden-brownclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pleasant noble-hop character—herbal and gently floral—balanced against a soft caramel sweetness from the malt bill. A subtle bready note emerges beneath, giving the aroma a rounded, inviting quality without any sharp edges.

noble hopsfloralcaramelbready

◐ Taste

The palate leads with a smooth malty sweetness and caramel richness, carrying into a mid-palate that remains full and balanced. A moderate hop bitterness and gentle herbal spice arrive at the finish, crisp enough to cleanse without dominating, while the malt foundation stays present throughout.

caramel-sweetmaltybalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and of medium length, leaving a lingering malt sweetness with a gentle hop echo. No harsh edges; the aftertaste tapers to a soft, pleasant warmth.

medium finishmalt-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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