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Bakalář ležák světlý

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A popular Czech lager of full taste, golden in colour and topped by a rich head. It shows a clear hop bitterness with a hoppy, finely bitter edge. Brewed to a traditional recipe from drinking water, barley malt and hop products, it comes from the Rakovník brewery, which is entitled to use the protected geographical indication "České pivo" for its products.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 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
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with noble hop character—floral and gently herbal—accompanied by clean malt notes that suggest fresh grain and a subtle bread-like quality.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bakalář ležák světlý

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw quality throughout. The beer is topped by a rich, stable head that shows good retention and fine lacing as it recedes. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, contributing to the crisp visual presentation.

bright goldenexcellent clarityrich headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with noble hop character—floral and gently herbal—accompanied by clean malt notes that suggest fresh grain and a subtle bread-like quality. The overall impression is fresh and balanced, with no yeast-derived esters or off-notes; the hop aromatics remain restrained and refined rather than assertive.

noble hops, floralclean maltbread notesbalanced

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied for the ABV, with malty sweetness and crisp hop bitterness arriving together. The mid-palate sustains a pleasant tension between the soft malt foundation and a clear, articulate hop bite; bitterness extends throughout without becoming harsh. The finish transitions cleanly, leaving a dry, lightly bitter aftertaste with lingering hop character.

hop bitterness, crispmalty sweetnesssmooth palatedry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and moderately persistent, with the hop bitterness remaining the dominant note. A light, refreshing quality lingers, encouraging another sip without any cloying sweetness.

drypersistentrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
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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