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Baronka

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A stronger pale ležák with a full taste and a distinct character. Two malt types and three Žatec hop varieties, Vital, Sládek and Žatecký poloraný červeňák, create the character fans already know. After a year's pause, Baronka returned with its recipe unchanged, and the brewery greets it with the Czech wish 'Dej Bůh štěstí', God grant luck.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltynoble hop
hoppy
malty
noble hop
herbal
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with characteristic noble-hop aromatics from Žatec varieties, revealing herbal and slightly spicy notes with restrained floral undertones.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baronka

◎ Appearance

Baronka presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine-grained white head that displays good retention and lacing. The carbonation is vigorous yet well-controlled, creating a lively visual presence in the glass.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with characteristic noble-hop aromatics from Žatec varieties, revealing herbal and slightly spicy notes with restrained floral undertones. A soft malty foundation emerges beneath, carrying a delicate sweetness that complements rather than dominates the hop character.

Žatec hopsherbal spicenoble-hop mineralitysoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

A full-bodied entry develops into a balanced interplay of malt richness and controlled hop bitterness. The mid-palate displays caramel-tinged maltiness and a smooth, warming character, while the hop bitterness integrates cleanly without aggression, finishing with a light herbal drying sensation.

full-bodied maltbalanced bitternesssmooth warmthherbal finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length, leaving a lingering herbal and slightly boozy warmth that gradually subsides. The aftertaste remains clean and malt-supported, with no harsh edges.

medium drywarming alcoholherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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