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Sedmý schod

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Full malt flavour meets a pronounced bitterness, wrapped in the aroma of Žatec hops added cold. Plzeň, Bavarian and caramel malts and six hop varieties, among them Žatecký poloraný červeňák, Premiant and Kazbek, go into this pale speciál. It is brewed to the original recipe with the original ingredients and has been offered to drinkers since 2015.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopcaramel
malty
noble hop
caramel
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with the distinctive character of Žatec hops—herbal, slightly spicy, and gently floral—amplified by the cold-hopping technique.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sedmý schod

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, sustained white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, lending the beer a polished, refined visual character that speaks to careful conditioning.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with the distinctive character of Žatec hops—herbal, slightly spicy, and gently floral—amplified by the cold-hopping technique. Beneath this noble-hop profile lies a soft malt sweetness with delicate caramel notes, creating an inviting and balanced bouquet without harsh resinous edges.

herbal Žatec hopsnoble spicecaramel maltfresh, cool

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full malt presence, revealing soft caramel and breadiness from the Plzeň and Bavarian malts. A pronounced, clean bitterness—supported by the blend of six hop varieties—builds through the mid-palate and maintains firm grip without becoming sharp or astringent, leaving the beer feeling dry and crisp on the tongue.

malt-forwardnoble bitternessclean dry finishstructured

◑ Finish

The bitterness carries into a long, satisfying finish with lingering hop aromatics and a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The beer closes with clarity and focus, inviting another sip.

long, bittercrisp, refreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
79
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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