Opat Svetlý Klášterní Speciál 13°

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: A bit sweeter than average with a little brown sugar taste. Citrusy and dry grassy hops not assertive enough. Average.

bottled. golden, quite fizzy, aroma of caramel and vanilla with a touch of peach, some alcohol showing, pear schnapps, light grassy bitterness, so-so

Bottle. [Courtesy of Hildigöltur, thanks buddy] Exploited open and spewed all over the place. Large fizzy off-white head that mostly lasted. Golden color. Aroma of caramel, light hoppy like notes, hint of grass and some fruit. Medium bodied with an average carbonation and light dry texture. Well balanced flavor between the bitter and sweet. Caramel sweet finish.

Bottle. Golden clear colour with a white head. Smooth aroma of malt with hints of hops. Flavour of caramel, malt and with a very smooth finish.

Bottle. A golden beer with a white head. The aroma is of caramel malt, cookies and hops, so is the taste, light sweet. Medium body with a sweet finish.