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Žatecký pivovar APA

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Tropical fruit flavours turn into a pleasant bitterness after the first sip, while cold-added hops give a nice aroma. Citra and Wolf are the hops, and the bitterness stays low with a lively spritz. Barley malts, hop products and brewery yeast make up the rest. This was the first top-fermented beer from the Žatec brewery, brewed as a twelve-degree beer.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
malty
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical and citrus notes from the Citra and Wolf hops, layered with floral undertones that give complexity.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Žatecký pivovar APA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that shows good retention and fine lacing around the glass. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that underscores the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldenclearbright white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical and citrus notes from the Citra and Wolf hops, layered with floral undertones that give complexity. A subtle malty backbone provides support without overwhelming the hop-forward character, while the cold-added hops contribute a clean, fresh dimension that invites the next sip.

tropical fruitcitrusfloral hopsclean aromatics

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bright tropical and fruity notes that immediately transition into a pleasantly bitter finish. The moderate bitterness is well-integrated rather than aggressive, allowing the malty sweetness and hop character to coexist harmoniously. A crisp, refreshing quality runs throughout, with the lively carbonation adding liveliness and preventing any heaviness.

tropical-to-bitter progressionbalancedmoderate bitternessfruity palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering citrus and floral notes from the hops. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a crisp, refreshing aftertaste that encourages another sip.

dry finishcitrus persistenceclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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