 thewolf (3392), Kolding, Denmark
Jul 14, 2008 Botlle @ Pivovarsky Klub, Prague.
Pours deep amber golden with a small, creamy, white head. Aroma is sweet, some vanilla, banana, malts and apples. Quite pleasant mouthfee, very dry. Flavour is powerfully hopped, nice dryness, some apple notes along with pepper and vanilla. Nice.
oh6gdx (5195), Vaasa, Finland
Jul 8, 2008 Bottled. Slightly hazy orange colour, mediumsized white head. Aroma is malts, some fruity notes as well as wooden bitterness. Flavour is fruits, malts, quite much sweetness as well as some mild hoppyness coming in the finish.
gnoff (2530), Göteborg, Sweden
Jul 6, 2008 (50 cl bottle thanks to oh6gdx!)
On June 26, 2008 - train between Prague and Beroun
BB 31 12 08
Clear amber color, fluffy tan head. Sweet, fruity and hoppy scent. Malty sweet taste. Moussy mouthfeel, medium bitterness. Grainy, malty and metallic aftertaste.
Glouglouburp (1872), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Apr 7, 2008 Vyskovské Generál (General) 14° (3.9)
Back from a Czech Republic pub-crawl this is part of my express ratings for the “typical” Světlý 11°- (Czech light Pils), Světlý 12°+ (Czech Pils), Polotmavý (Czech Amber Lagers) and Tmavý (Czech Black Lagers). Non-typical beers will receive personalized descriptions after the express ratings.
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How: Bottle, 500ml, fresh (purchased in Prague and drank within a week of purchase)
The look: Clear golden body with an initially large white head
To me a typical Czech Světlý 12° and above is: Well malted body with plenty of biscuits and cereals. Sweetness level is in the light-medium range with some honey flavours and a light caramel presence (3/4 honey, 1/4 caramel). Fruity flavour limited to a light citrus flavour. Medium carbonation. Finish is dry and moderately bitter with a light citric touch. After-taste of dry grassy/herbal hops with a light dry spiciness character.
This one: Pretty much as above except with a bit more biscuit and a little soapy. An excellent example of the style. Far from the best Czech Pils I had on tap this is nonetheless the best Czech Pils I had in a bottle.
joss (3076), Garching b. München, Germany
Jan 30, 2008 Bottle, thanks pivnizub! Very pleasant hop aroma - grass, citrus, light pine. Deep golden, light carbonation, big offwhite head.
Solid fruity base with a good wallop hops to balance - bitter start making way to the lighter perfumed and citric notes. Elegant sparkly mouthfeel. Resiny finish. Now this is a (strong) pilsner!
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