Holba Horská 10 is a vibrant Czech Premium Pale Lager that captures the crisp essence of its mountain spring water source. The sensory experience is led by the unmistakable herbal and spicy bouquet of Saaz (poloraný červeňák) hops, sourced from the Tršice region. This aromatic depth is supported by a rich, bready foundation of Moravian barley malts, providing a surprisingly full body for its sessionable strength. On the palate, a soft but persistent bitterness develops into a clean, refreshing finish. It balances traditional bready sweetness with a refined hop sparkle, epitomizing the classic, rounded character of a well-crafted Bohemian lager.
Appearance.Medium yellow to deep gold with brilliant clarity. Features a dense, long-lasting, creamy white head that leaves consistent lacing.
Aroma.Moderate to high intensity. Dominated by a spicy and floral Saaz hop bouquet over a medium-rich, bready-rich malt character. Extremely clean fermentation with no perceptible esters or diacetyl.
Taste.Initial impression of rich, complex bready maltiness followed by a pronounced yet soft and rounded bitterness. Hop flavors are floral and spicy. The malt provides a slight honey-like sweetness that remains balanced and never cloying. The finish is long and clean, with a lingering, gentle bitterness and a touch of bready malt.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with moderate carbonation. Remarkably smooth and soft due to the use of soft mountain water, lacking any harshness or astringency.