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Holsten Pilsener if you want a crisp, assertive bite; Zlatý Bažant 10° if you want a softer, more delicate pilsner.
Holsten leans into that Northern German dryness—it's got backbone. Zlatý Bažant is gentler, almost sweet in comparison, and feels lighter on the palate. Both are legitimate pilsners, just different philosophies.
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Tasting notes
Holsten Pilsener
Holsten hits you with immediate snap—that classic German pilsner bite right on the front of your tongue. The grain character is clean but substantial, and there's a mineral dryness that lingers. At 4.8%, it's not heavy, but it feels heavier than it is. The 38 IBUs are crisp without being aggressive, landing in that perfect German sweet spot where bitterness complements rather than dominates.
Zlatý Bažant 10°
Zlatý Bažant 10° is delicate—almost dainty next to Holsten. There's a subtle sweetness to the malt that sits on your palate, and it drinks lighter despite only being 0.8% lower in ABV. The bitterness is barely there (35 IBUs), so your focus lands on a slightly herbal, almost honeyed finish. It's the kind of pilsner you can drink several of without fatigue.
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