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Káranská 9

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A light golden lager that builds on the brewery's proven lager recipes: Žatecký poloraný červeňák and Sládek hops, Pilsner and Munich malts, and a mash process with decoction. The taste is well rounded with a tuned bitterness and a pleasant crispness. A low original gravity of 9 degrees brings a lighter body and a reduced alcohol content, which makes it very drinkable.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
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 presents a clean, understated profile dominated by the gentle spice and herbal notes of Žatecký poloraný and Sládek hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Káranská 9

◎ Appearance

A bright, light golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that maintains good adhesion to the glass. The carbonation is lively yet refined, producing a steady stream of small bubbles that affirm the beer's crisp character.

light goldencrystal clearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, understated profile dominated by the gentle spice and herbal notes of Žatecký poloraný and Sládek hops. A soft malt backdrop from Pilsner and Munich malts emerges beneath, offering subtle sweetness and a hint of bread crust without overwhelming the palate.

herbal hop spicesoft malt sweetnessbread crustrestrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and approachable, with the Pilsner and Munich malts delivering a light, rounded malty foundation. A measured bitterness emerges in the mid-palate, kept purposefully restrained at 22 IBU, while the crisp, clean finish prevents any lingering heaviness. The low gravity contributes to a refreshing drinkability that rewards repeated sips.

malty entrybalanced bitternesscrisp finishlight body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and brief, with a pleasant dryness that invites the next drink. No astringency or cloying sweetness remains.

dryclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
81
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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