Meteor 11

◎ Aussehen

Meteor presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, unfiltered character that reveals suspended yeast and malt particles in bright light. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation visible as a steady stream of bubbles. Schaumhaftung is moderate, leaving a delicate lacing on the glass.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with spicy, herbal Czech hop character—earthy and slightly peppery notes from Sládek and Žatecký poloraný červeňák dominate. Supporting this is a clean, bready Pilsner malt foundation with faint grainy sweetness. Fermentation via open vessels imparts a crisp, mineral quality without any yeast-derived fruitiness.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is bright and dry, with the pronounced spicy-bitter hop profile claiming the palate immediately. Mid-palate shows restrained malty sweetness and a bread-like grain foundation that anchors the brisk bitterness without heaviness. The 25 IBU manifests as a sustained, clean bite rather than aggressive punch, allowing herbal complexity to unfold.

◑ Abgang

The finish is medium-dry with lingering herbal and spicy hop notes that fade gradually into a clean, mineral aftertaste. No cloying sweetness remains; instead, a pleasant astringency from the late-kettle Czech hops persists.