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◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, befitting a well-crafted lager.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bold citrus and pine notes from the five-hop regime, particularly the cold-hopped charge. Citra and Vital hops deliver distinct orange and grapefruit aromatics, while Žatecký poloraný červeňák adds herbal depth. Beneath lies a subtle malt foundation from the Pilsner and Vienna base, contributing gentle sweetness without obscuring the hop expression.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with bright citrus flavors immediately apparent on the palate. The mid-palate maintains a clean, dry character with piney bitterness and orange zest balancing a restrained malt sweetness from the Vienna malt. At 45 IBU, the bitterness is present and measured, never harsh, finishing with a pleasant herbal bite that lingers without overwhelm.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the bitterness gradually receding to leave a dry, slightly piney aftertaste. The lager yeast character remains restrained, allowing the hop character to dominate the closing impression.