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Pivín 12

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Pivín is a lager with a typical malt aroma and flavour, a golden colour and a pleasant bitterness, made from two Žatec hop varieties and Czech malt. The brand was launched nationwide on 9 November 2015, and viewers could spot it in the television series Vinaři. It comes from the castle brewery in Břeclav, where beers ferment in open vessels and lager for weeks.

ABV
5.2%
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
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent malt character—biscuity and slightly grainy notes that form the foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pivín 12

◎ Appearance

Pivín presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing that frames the beer as you drink. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted Czech lager.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent malt character—biscuity and slightly grainy notes that form the foundation. Noble hop aromatics emerge subtly beneath, offering gentle herbal and spicy nuances from the Žatec varieties. The overall impression is restrained and refined, without aggressive hop or yeast-derived volatility.

malt-drivenbready grainsubtle noble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with malt sweetness taking the lead on the palate. The mid-palate develops a gentle bitterness balanced against the bready malt foundation, neither aggressive nor thin. The finish remains crisp and refreshing, with a pleasant drying quality that invites the next sip without lingering harshness.

malty sweetnessbalanced bitternesscrisp finishsmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, fading gracefully without astringency. A subtle drying sensation persists, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another taste.

clean faderefreshinggentle dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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