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Jupiter 12

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Jupiter is the strongly hopped twelve from the castle brewery in Břeclav, a stronger version of Meteor made in the traditional way and filtered. Pilsner-type malt meets the Czech hops Sládek and Žatecký poloraný červeňák. The brewery adds with a smile that Jupiter may not be the biggest planet, but among lagers it has quite a gravitational pull. It is one of the newer lagers of the house and ferments in open vessels like all of them.

ABV
5.0%
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
hoppynoble hopmalty
hoppy
noble hop
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—floral and slightly herbal—from the Sládek and Žatecký poloraný červeňák varieties, supported by a clean Pilsner malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jupiter 12

◎ Appearance

Jupiter presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity, reflecting the traditional filtered approach of the brewery. The head forms with moderate density and persists with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presentation throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—floral and slightly herbal—from the Sládek and Žatecký poloraný červeňák varieties, supported by a clean Pilsner malt foundation. Delicate spice and grassiness emerge on closer inspection, with no yeast-driven esters or off-notes. The overall impression is fresh, restrained, and classically Czech.

noble hopsfloral and herbalPilsner maltclean and crisp

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with gentle breadiness from the Pilsner base, transitioning into a more assertive hoppy mid-palate where noble bittering and subtle spice take hold. The bitterness is moderate and well-integrated rather than aggressive, balancing the soft malt sweetness without overwhelming. Finish is dry and lean, with lingering hop notes.

malty entrynoble hop bitebalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, with gentle hop bitterness and a whisper of bread crust fading slowly. A light, refreshing quality dominates, leaving the palate crisp rather than cloying.

clean aftertastehop-forwardrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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