Budvar Výčepní

◎ Aussehen

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is brisk and even throughout, creating a lively visual impression characteristic of the výčepní style.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced malty sweetness derived from Czech malt, offering bread-like and light grain notes. Žatec hops contribute a gentle noble-hop character—soft, herbal, and slightly spicy undertones that integrate seamlessly with the malt base. No aggressive fermentation esters; the profile remains clean and inviting.

◐ Geschmack

Palate entry is smooth and malty-sweet, with the Czech malt providing a soft, slightly grainy foundation that fills the mouth pleasantly. Midpalate sustains this malt-forward character while Žatec hops introduce a restrained, refined bitterness and herbal dryness that prevents cloying. The 20 IBU bitterness integrates rather than dominates, maintaining equilibrium between sweetness and hop definition.

◑ Abgang

The finish is crisp and relatively clean, with residual malt sweetness lingering gently on the palate before fading. A light herbal dryness from the hops persists as the aftertaste, encouraging another sip.