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Strahov Pale Ale

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Proudly presented in 2022 as a new Pale Ale brewed with distinctly Czech ingredients: Pilsen malt as the base, and three Bohemian hops, Fusion, Most and Kazbek, all of them Czech varieties. The brewery also makes an American Pale Ale as a sibling, so the two beers show Czech and American hops in the same style.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyherbal
hoppy
malty
herbal
floral
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with herbal and floral notes characteristic of Czech noble hops—Fusion, Most, and Kazbek contribute layers of delicate florality alongside subtle citrus undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Strahov Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that adheres well to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and even, contributing to good visual effervescence and sustained foam retention throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbal and floral notes characteristic of Czech noble hops—Fusion, Most, and Kazbek contribute layers of delicate florality alongside subtle citrus undertones. A clean, crisp malt foundation from Pilsen malt rounds out the bouquet without dominating, allowing the Bohemian hop character to remain prominent and inviting.

herbalfloralcitrus notesclean malt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry that emphasizes hoppy bitterness balanced against soft malt sweetness. Mid-palate brings forward herbal complexity and subtle citrus character, while the 35 IBU bitterness remains integrated rather than aggressive, leaving the beer clean and approachable despite its hoppy profile.

hoppybalanced bitternessherbal spicecrisp finish

◑ Finish

A dry, lingering finish with pleasant herbal and citrus notes that fade gradually. The aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, with no harsh bitterness or astringency, inviting another sip.

dryherbal aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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