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Žatecký pivovar IPL

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Fruity notes dominate the aroma and show up again right at the first sip, with tropical and fruity tones. Cold hopping with Galaxy lifts a bottom-fermented twelve, and Sládek and Premiant add a gentle bitterness. This was the first India Pale Lager from the Sedmý schod mini-brewery, built on Pilsner and Bavarian malts.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter47 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
Fruit-forward nose leads immediately, with pronounced tropical stone fruit and citrus character from Galaxy hop cold conditioning.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Žatecký pivovar IPL

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent body. Fine white head forms readily and maintains good retention, accompanied by delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a refined and inviting presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Fruit-forward nose leads immediately, with pronounced tropical stone fruit and citrus character from Galaxy hop cold conditioning. Beneath the aromatic hops lies a soft, supportive malt foundation from Pilsner and Bavarian malts, adding subtle grain sweetness without dominating the profile.

tropical fruitGalaxy hopcitrus notessoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry delivers upfront fruity and tropical character that mirrors the aroma, carried cleanly across the palate by the crisp bottom-fermented lager base. Sládek and Premiant contribute measured bitterness in the mid-palate, balancing the fruit with gentle herbal and resinous tones rather than overwhelming the senses. The finish remains smooth and drinkable, with clean malt supporting the final bitter impression.

fruity attacktropical palatemeasured bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish fades with lingering fruity and bitter notes. Clean and refreshing aftertaste with no astringency, inviting another sip.

medium fadebitter aftertasteclean conclusion
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
72
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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