Ostravar Desítka presents as a refined Czech Premium Pale Lager, balancing traditional heritage with a crisp, modern finish. The sensory experience is defined by the prominent aroma of noble Czech hops, delivering spicy and floral notes over a foundation of bready-rich malt. Fermented in traditional open vats known as spilka, it exhibits a clean yet complex character with a surprisingly high fullness for its sessionable strength. A soft, rounded bitterness provides structure, leading to a long, balanced finish. This lager captures the essence of regional brewing, offering a refreshing zest and a deep golden hue that invites repeated sips.
Appearance.Deep gold color (5-6 SRM) with brilliant clarity. Pours with a dense, long-lasting, creamy white head that leaves significant lacing on the glass.
Aroma.Moderate to high intensity featuring a rich, bready malt character. A complex hop bouquet of spicy and floral Czech hops is prominent. Very low diacetyl is present, adding a traditional buttery roundness, with no fruity esters.
Taste.Initial impression is of rich, complex bready maltiness. This is quickly balanced by a pronounced yet soft and rounded bitterness from the Czech hops, which also contribute floral and spicy flavors. The fermentation character is clean, leading to a long, well-balanced finish that is neither harsh nor aggressively tilted toward hops or malt.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with moderate-high carbonation that provides a refreshing zest. The mouthfeel is smooth and creamy with no astringency and no perceived alcohol warmth.