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Bakalář medový speciál

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A pale special beer with a rich taste, a touch of hop bitterness and a lingering undertone of Křivoklát honey. It shows in the scent as fine notes and returns as a delicate hint on the palate, and the beer drinks süffig. It is brewed from water, barley malts, hop products and honey, and like every beer of the Rakovník brewery it lagers for 40 to 60 days.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeyhoppymalty
honey
hoppy
malty
floral
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate honey notes that unfold with aeration, accompanied by soft, grainy malt undertones.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bakalář medový speciál

◎ Appearance

A pale golden brew with bright, translucent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, lending the beer a refined visual presentation that reflects its approachable character.

pale goldenclearfine headgently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate honey notes that unfold with aeration, accompanied by soft, grainy malt undertones. A whisper of floral character emerges alongside restrained noble hop aromatics, creating a balanced and inviting bouquet without sharp edges.

honey forwardfloral whispersoft maltrefined hop aroma

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with honey sweetness developing gently across the mid-palate without cloying. A subtle hop bitterness (22 IBU) emerges in the center, providing structure and balance against the natural sweetness. The Křivoklát honey returns as a delicate undertone throughout, while caramel notes add warmth and complexity.

honey-sweetbalanced bitternesssmooth drinkingmalty base

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the honey character lingering gently into the aftertaste. The beer drinks refreshingly dry despite its spiced, honeyed character, inviting another sip.

clean dry finishlingering honeyeasy-drinking
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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