hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Zlatý Bažant 10°

Tap to rate

Slovakia's everyday lager — the 10° degree Slovak Pilsner style. Light, clean and refreshing with Žatec hop character and a dry finish. Zlatý Bažant 10° is the beer of Slovak hostinec (pubs): the pint that flows from Bratislava to Košice.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
mineral
citrusy
bready
Aroma
A restrained but clean aromatic profile, led by subtle Žatec hop character with gentle herbal and spicy notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zlatý Bažant 10°

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fine, white head forms quickly and maintains good adhesion to the glass walls. The carbonation is crisp and persistent, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

A restrained but clean aromatic profile, led by subtle Žatec hop character with gentle herbal and spicy notes. Light, grainy Malz undertones provide a soft backdrop without overwhelming the nose. No yeast-derived esters or phenols intrude; the aroma remains straightforward and inviting.

Žatec hop spicegrainy Malzherbalclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, clean sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness from the Žatec additions. The mid-palate is dry and mineral-driven, with faint citrus and bread-crust notes adding subtle complexity. Bitterness builds gently toward the finish without harshness, leaving a crisp, quenching sensation.

dry palatemineral edgemoderate bitternesscitrus undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry, and clean, with lingering hop bitterness fading quickly. A subtle mineral dryness persists, inviting the next sip.

dry finishhop bitemineral
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Zlatý Bažant 10°

More from Zlatý Bažant

Zlatý Bažant 12°
Zlatý Bažant 12°
Czech Pilsner
5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →

About Czech Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar Czech Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, dry character as Zlatý Bažant 10° will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →Explore all Czech Pilsner beers in hopIQ →New to Czech Pilsner? Read our guide →Browse Slovakia beers →