Klášter Světlý Ležák 11°

Brewed by Pivovar Klášter
Style: Bohemian Pilsener
Hradiště nad Jizerou, Czech Republic

(Draught at Klasterni Pivnice, Prague, 22 July 2008) Golden yellow colour with huge, frothy, white head. Malty, clean nose with notes of grassy hops and grain. Malty, bready taste with toffee, grain and grassy hops in the finish. Fairly modest bitterness and balanced sweetness. Flawless but pretty mainstream Bohemian pilsener.

(Draught at some bar in Holosevice, Prague)
On June 25, 2008
Clear golden color, creamy white head. Sweet and dry, butterscotch and nutty taste. Dry, herbal and bitter aftertaste. Malty and butterscotch mild scent. Medium mouthfeel. Medium high herbal bitterness.

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.
-------- /> How: Tap at brewpub (Klasterni Pivovar Prague)
The look: Cloudy blonde body with a medium white head
To me a typical Czech Světlý 11° and below is: Well malted body with lots of smooth cereals and a light fresh honey sweetness flavour. Some fruity notes (more fruity notes than in the 12°+) with mostly citrus fruits and a little lemon. The finish is somewhat herbal and citrusy with but unlike the 12°+ there is only a hint of the dry grassy bitterness usually associated with noble/Saaz hops. Bitterness is mild and does not really play a big role in the overall flavours spectrum. A light meringue sensation and an overall freshness impression.. Carbonation is typically very soft. These beers are low in intensity but very refreshing and drinkable in scarily large quantities.
This one: As above but a bit too much honey and not enough hops. Boring.

En fût. Pinte dégustée chez Klasterni Pivnice (Prague, Rép. Tchèque). Arôme: Odeur de malt et d’houblon. Apparence: La couleur est blonde avec une faible densité de bulle. Présence d’un large col mousseux et d’une large dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Goût de malt et d’houblon avec une pointe fruitée. Palette: Le corps est moyen avec une texture huileuse. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Arrière goût légèrement fruité. (Rating #1515)

Bottle from Pivovarsky Klub. Dark brown. Eggy nose. Butterschotch taste. Hoppy and grassy pilsener. Enjoyed this one.

Golden yellow colour. Doesn’t smell like beer. Hop accented beer, slightly malty. Seems to be quite bitter, but in a very nice way.

Golden colored, medium white head. Strongly buttery aroma with sweetness. Medium bodied. Flavor is also strongly buttery, aftertaste lasts with conveniently biting hops, grass and dryness. I like these Czech-buttery beers, though this has almost too much of it.

Grassy, grainy, cereal malt aroma. Clear golden body with low white head that lasts well and leaves some lacing. Spicy, grassy hops in the flavour with a grainy, soft malt profile. Medium light body with moderate soft bubbled carbonation. Bottle (BB201005) sampled with MartinT, Olivier_MTL and Rastacouere.