Lately I have enjoyed a few decent lagers and have decided to broaden my horizons. When I was at the beer store and saw a 6 pack of Brouczech Lager, there was no hesitation on picking it up. After all, Czechoslovakia then Bohemia invented the Pilsner, which is a style of lager and lagers reign supreme in Eastern Europe, so I am looking forward to this one.
Brouczech is made by Brewery Nova Paka, which is located in Nova Paka, Czech Republic. The brewery opened when in 1870 the town citizens created a "joint stock" company with the intention of opening a brewery. The first batch came out in 1872. It brewed continuously through 2 world wars and in 1948 was nationalized. Since
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And the beer?
I was surprised that it poured a light amber coppery colour. I expected the golden colour of a pilsner, not something more ale like it colour. Obviously I have lots still to learn. The beer has a good head, one which settled a little but held. It does have the floral fragrance of hops in the aroma.
There is a pleasant bitterness when first sipped. It was a taste that I enjoyed. But the finish? I can't say I enjoyed t
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It is because of the finish that I would not have this beer again. Hopefully I can find out what hops they use to see if it is the hops or something else in this beer which I dislike.
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