Žatecký pivovar Sedmý schod / The Seventh Step

Name: Žatecký pivovar Sedmý schod / The Seventh Step
Brand: Beer
SKU: 63288bc01603da235c4e97ff
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.21 (8845 reviews)

Bohemian Pilsener 5.5 º 43 IBU

Zatecky Pivovar

This Czech Premium Pale Lager presents a sophisticated interplay of traditional ingredients and modern dry-hopping techniques. The foundation is built upon a blend of Pilsen, Bavarian, and Caramel malts, providing a rich, bready sweetness and a deep amber hue. The aromatic profile is dominated by the legendary Saaz (Žatecký poloraný červeňák) variety, further layered with the spicy and herbal notes of Premiant, Sládek, Vital, Rubín, and Kazbek hops. This cold-hopping process elevates the herbal intensity, leading into a full-bodied palate where rounded bitterness meets a lingering, clean finish. It is a robust, complex lager that balances malt depth with a vibrant, spicy hop bouquet.

Appearance. Deep gold to amber (SRM 8) with brilliant clarity. Pours with a dense, long-lasting, creamy white head that leaves significant lacing on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity of spicy, floral, and herbal hop character from the Saaz and Kazbek varieties. The malt provides a medium-high bready-rich backbone with subtle toasted notes and a hint of caramel sweetness. Clean fermentation with very low diacetyl and minimal fruity esters.

Taste. Initial impression of rich, bready maltiness from the Pilsen and Bavarian malts. This is followed by a pronounced, spicy, and slightly earthy hop flavor from the Sládek and Kazbek. The bitterness is firm and clean, providing a well-balanced structure without harshness. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering herbal hop notes and a dry, clean malt aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. Carbonation is moderate, providing a gentle prickle on the tongue. There is a subtle, well-integrated alcohol warmth. No astringency.

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