Light-bodied, with pronounced hop bitterness, not strong. Good for refreshing in the heat. In the aroma, notes of hops and bread malt, spicy herbs, and sometimes caramel are clearly felt. Depending on the manufacturer, the balance is slightly biased towards hops or malt. A small amount of diacetyl and fruit esters is allowed, but not sulfur.
The color is rich gold; when poured, a thick, stable cream-colored foam appears.
The taste is round, distinctly malty, spicy, with a clear bitterness. Carbonization is not strong, there is no “carbonation” effect.
According to the Czech classification, it belongs to the type of “vychepni” (výčepní). This style is weaker than the second Czech type of beer – “sunken”, it is believed that Josef Groll invented it in the 1840s. Soft water, Žatec hops, pils malt, lager yeast are required for production. All components must be local, Czech.
Thanks to well-chosen ingredients, a soft, “rounded” refreshing drink is obtained.
Strength: 3.0-4.2%.
Density: initial 1.028-1.044, final 1.008-1.014.
Bitterness Index: 20-35 IBU.
Color: 3-6 SRM.