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Strahov American Pale Lager

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Billed as the best of both worlds: a unique connection of the drinkability of a pale lager with the rich aroma of American hops. The idea is a lager that stays easy to drink but does not give up hop character. It is a pale lager with American hop character and has been part of the range since 2022, next to the Czech lagers of the house.

ABV
4.6%
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
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with classic American hop character—citrus zest and subtle herbal notes emerge ahead of the malt base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Strahov American Pale Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms with fine, tight bubbles and maintains good adhesion to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a persistent foam collar.

pale goldenbright clarityfine bubblespersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic American hop character—citrus zest and subtle herbal notes emerge ahead of the malt base. Floral undertones and a hint of pine suggest noble hop varieties working in balance. The overall impression remains clean and inviting, without aggressive volatility.

American hop charactercitrus, herbal notesfloral undertonesclean and balanced

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light malt sweetness providing foundation without heaviness. Mid-palate showcases hop bitterness and flavor that develops gradually, asserting itself without overwhelming the smooth, drinkable base. The balance favors hop definition while maintaining the ease of a traditional pale lager.

hoppy, malt-forwardcrisp entrybalanced bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. No harsh edges remain; instead, a subtle herbal and citrus note fades gracefully.

dry finishlingering hop noteherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
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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