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Vinohradská 12

Czech Republic·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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Fine hop aroma from Žatecký poloraný červeňák (Saaz) and Sládek meets a balanced bitterness in this golden premium lager. It is brewed at 12 degrees from Pilsner and Munich malts, following the best traditions of the two-mash method. Medium body and medium crispness round it off, and a more pronounced hop aroma.

ABV
4.8%
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
noble hophoppymalty
noble hop
hoppy
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by noble hop character from Saaz and Sládek varieties, presenting a refined floral and herbal quality with subtle spice notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vinohradská 12

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is evident but restrained, creating a gentle effervescence appropriate to the style. Light transmission reveals the beer's pale Pilsner malt foundation without any haze or sediment.

bright goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by noble hop character from Saaz and Sládek varieties, presenting a refined floral and herbal quality with subtle spice notes. A gentle malt backbone emerges underneath, offering clean bready and slightly toasted grain impressions without any yeast-driven esters. The hop profile remains pronounced yet balanced, inviting without aggression.

noble hops prominentfloral and herbalclean malt basespiced grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, clean entry that showcases the interplay between restrained sweetness from Pilsner and Munich malts and a measured noble hop bitterness. The mid-palate develops a smooth, medium-bodied character with a dry, slightly peppery hop finish that builds gradually. Bitterness is present but never harsh, remaining integrated with the malt sweetness for a well-proportioned finish.

crisp and drybalanced bitternesssmooth bodymalt-hop equilibrium

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with the hop character lingering pleasantly on the palate without becoming astringent. A subtle breadiness fades gradually, leaving a refreshing, slightly grassy aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry finishlingering hopsrefreshing
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
79
Finish
78
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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