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Světlonoš Polotmavý Ležák

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Světlonoš is a semi-dark lager, as its full name Světlonoš Polotmavý Ležák says, listed under Únětický pivovar of Únětice near Prague. The brewery cast its first batch in the restored brewery on 15 May 2011, with Jan Lumbert, Martin Masáček and head brewer Vladimír Černohorský at the kettles, in a building whose stone column bears the year 1710.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is predominantly malty, with soft notes of bread crust and biscuit grain leading the composition.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Světlonoš Polotmavý Ležák

◎ Appearance

A deep golden to light amber hue, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that supports the stable foam collar.

deep golden-amberclearpersistent foammoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is predominantly malty, with soft notes of bread crust and biscuit grain leading the composition. Noble hop character emerges subtly beneath, offering a restrained herbal and floral undertone that complements rather than dominates the aromatic profile.

malty grainbread crustnoble hopherbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and rounded, with a strong malty foundation that delivers bread and light caramel flavors without cloying sweetness. A crisp, clean bitterness of 35 IBU builds gradually in the mid-palate, providing balance and structure without aggressive harshness. The finish remains dry and refreshing.

smooth malt bodybread and caramelbalanced bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

A medium-length finish with lingering malty dryness and a gentle noble hop bitterness that fades cleanly. The aftertaste is refreshing and inviting, with no astringency or off-flavors.

medium lengthclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
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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