Únětický speciál Svatováclavská 14°

◎ Appearance

A burnished golden hue evokes autumn leaves, filtered light passing through the bright, slightly turbid body. The head presents as a thick, princely crown of white foam with persistent adhesion to the glass, sustained throughout the pour. Moderate carbonation animates the beer with fine, steady streams of bubbles.

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by clean, herbaceous noble-hop character, with floral and spice notes from the New Zealand varieties adding subtle complexity. Supporting this is a soft, grainy malt base—bread crust and biscuit—with no yeast-driven esters or phenolics. The unfiltered condition contributes a gentle, rounded openness to the aromatic profile.

◐ Taste

On entry, malt provides a soft, slightly sweet foundation of bread and grain, before noble hops unfold across the mid-palate with a crisp, clean bitterness (42 IBU). The three-mash grist creates body and texture that feels full on the tongue, while remaining entirely smooth and never cloying. Hop bitterness persists without harsh edges, balancing the malt's understated sweetness into the finish.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hop bitterness gradually fading into a faint, pleasant breadiness. A refreshing crispness remains on the palate, inviting the next sip without fatigue.