03ACzech Pale Lager
Czech Lager · BJCP 2021 · Czech Republic
- OG
- 1.028 – 1.044
- FG
- 1.008 – 1.014
- ABV
- 3 – 4.1 %
- IBU
- 20 – 35
- Farge
- 3 – 6 SRM
- CO₂
- 2.4 – 2.8 vols
Helhetsinntrykk
A lighter-bodied, rich, refreshing, hoppy, bitter pale Czech lager having the familiar flavors of the stronger Czech Premium Pale Lager (Pilsner-type) beer but in a lower alcohol, lighter-bodied, and slightly less intense format.
Aroma
Light to moderate bready-rich malt combined with light to moderate spicy or herbal hop bouquet; the balance between the malt and hops may vary. Faint hint of caramel is acceptable. Light (but never intrusive) diacetyl and light, fruity esters are optional. No sulfur.
Utseende
Light yellow to deep gold color. Brilliant to very clear, with a long-lasting, creamy white head.
Smak
Medium-low to medium bready-rich malt flavor with a rounded, hoppy finish. Low to medium-high spicy or herbal hop flavor. Bitterness is prominent but never harsh. Flavorful and refreshing. Low diacetyl or fruity esters are optional, but should never be overbearing.
Munnfølelse
Medium-light to medium body. Moderate carbonation.
Kommentarer
The Czech name of the style is světlé výčepní pivo.
Historie
Josef Groll initially brewed two types of pale beer in 1842–3, a výčepní and a ležák, with the smaller beer having twice the production; Evan Rail speculates that these were probably 10 °P and 12 °P beers, but that the výčepní could have been weaker. This is the most consumed type of beer in the Czech Republic at present.
Historisk stil
Pilsner
Karakteristiske ingredienser
Soft water with low sulfate and carbonate content. Traditional Czech hops. Czech Pilsner malt. Czech lager yeast. Low ion water provides a distinctively soft, rounded hop profile despite high hopping rates.
Stilsammenligning
A lighter-bodied, lower-intensity, refreshing, everyday version of Czech Premium Pale Lager.
Kommersielle eksempler
Bernard světlé pivo 10, Březňák světlé výčepní pivo, Notch Session Pils, Primátor Antonín světlé výčepní, Radegast Rázna 10, Únětické pivo 10°
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