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Brewed by Pivovar Nova Paka
Style: Bohemian Pilsener
Nova Paka, Czech Republic

bottled
common

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RATINGS: 206   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.61   EST. CALORIES: 156   ABV: 5.2%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Also known as Brou Czech Lager

6 km far from Nova Paka, there is a ruin of the Kumburk Castle, which was built in the early 14th century by the Markvartic family. The castle was reconstructed from time to time by various owners. In the Thirty Years War, it was devastated by the Swedes and in 1658 it was destroyed at the bidding of Emperor Leopold. The caste used to be the favourite destination of poet K. H. Macha. Kumburak is a pale lager with rich taste with velvety foam, alcohol 5%.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
davidIngham (3) - Mountain View, California, USA - FEB 3, 2006 does not count
One of the best beers I have tasted. Too strong for some people’s taste. Inexpensive at Trader Joe’s.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
gormie (127) - CZECH REPUBLIC - JUN 15, 2011
Nonfiltered on tap at Gurmán festival, Hradec Králové. Suprisingly tasty, though my judgement may have been altered by the previous beers.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
austinpowers (2827) - New York, New York, USA - JUL 13, 2002
Amusingly, my label says ’99 cents’ in big lettering! That’s a great deal for a beer as tasty as this. Very malty with that Czech lager flavor in abundance. The hops are just strong enough to balance the malt (if that). I think this is a sensational beer - one that I would be happy drinking again and again. Very good stuff! A bit crisp with an amazing aroma.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
mixamatt (427) - San Francisco, California, USA - SEP 7, 2002
Has a pleasant clove, banana palate, unusual for a lager.At $3.99 6/pk a this beer is a great value.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
VENOM (941) - Connecticut, USA - JUN 4, 2002
Clear gold with some minute specks. Sticky and foamy white head. Thrusting carbonation. Light pilsner malt aroma, floral hops and tobacco? Crisp and clean with a subtle but thick malt flavor. Spicy/floral hop mix and a tinge of Beechwood smokiness. Nice body, fresh taste and jumping spiciness. Light metallic hard water edge. Finishes malty sweet yet well balanced. Aged in Beechwood? A very nice quality pils for the value.

3.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Atom (590) - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA - SEP 28, 2011
Bottle pours clear golden with a medium white bubbly head. Aroma is grass, yeast, and honey. Taste is honey and hay into an earthy bread bitterness, almost a roasted/smoked grain flavor on the finish. Nice, flavorful and drinkable, really nice Pilsener!

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 13/20
themightyomega (92) - New York, USA - AUG 2, 2008
Large bottle, from the former Boss: Pours wonderful golden brown with thin creamy head and pretty lacing. Lots of hops aroma, nicely balanced flavors of malt up front with a gentle crisp hops finish. Nice to unwind with after a nasty hot summer day.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
coldbrewky (1120) - Saugerties, New York, USA - JUL 20, 2011
.5 L bottle discovered at Half Time. Aside: Half-Time seems to hace a lack luster selection from the Czech Republic...Standards mostly. An entire Aisle for Belgium (Both sides) but only a end of aisle display for this beer rich nation...WTF. Upfront hop-Centric if there is such a thing in bohemian lagers. A solid golden with steady carbonation. Nose of hops and light smoke. Thinner even head with tight connected lacing drooping closely. Light smokiness = Yum. Nice 3 way balance . Hops up front, Central bready malt and closed by smoked meat.


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