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Bakalář desítka světlá

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Golden in the glass, this light lager shows a fine malt note and a mildly spicy character behind a balanced taste. The hop bitterness is pleasant and keeps everything in harmony. Like every beer from the Rakovník brewery, it ferments in open vats and lagers for 40 to 60 days in horizontal tanks. The Bakalář name dates to 1588, when the bachelor Jan Pička Písecký became administrator and teacher of the town school.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyspicyclean
malty
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, restrained profile centered on soft malt sweetness with subtle grain character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bakalář desítka světlá

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden hue fills the glass with remarkable clarity and luminosity. A fine, persistent white head forms and clings to the rim with delicate lacing. The carbonation is bright and lively, typical of a traditionally lagered Czech pilsner.

brilliant goldenfine lacingcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, restrained profile centered on soft malt sweetness with subtle grain character. A gentle spice note emerges in the background, likely from the noble hop selection, without any aggressive florality. The overall impression is one of balance and restraint, inviting rather than demanding attention.

soft maltnoble spicerestrained hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth malt foundation that provides gentle sweetness, quickly joined by a mild, herbal bitterness that keeps the beer in perfect equilibrium. The spicy character persists through the mid-palate, adding complexity without harshness. The finish is clean and crisp, leaving a pleasant lingering bitterness that encourages another sip.

balanced bitternessherbal finishlight malt body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with the bitter note gradually receding to reveal a faint malty sweetness. The overall sensation is one of clarity and cleanliness, characteristic of beers that have undergone long, patient lagering.

dry, lingeringclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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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