Bottle as Bernard Extra Hořký Ležák. Malty aroma and taste, light hoppy notes in aroma, high bitter. Medium body, malty and bitter hoppy finish. Ok.

# 3884; 10/2023. Malty, herbal, zesty aroma. Brilliant gold body; white head. Malty, zesty, herbal, strong bitter finish. Very good IPL. 0,3 l, draught, pub, Záluží (Bohemia, CZ).

Bottled at Albert Butovice. Er... okaaay, this special was released in early March, and the BB seemingly confirms it - and yet, it only ended up at my local Albert in the last week or two. Mkaay... Fairly clear golden-amber body, big thick off-white head. Some citric touches and candied grapes in the malty aroma, caramelly maltiness, vaguely herbal. Actually, well, aight, not bad, not great. Lean, dry taste, some dried grapes, fair bit of spicy herbal notes, trace citrus maybe. Ends with a solid herbal bitterness - doesn't feel like 60 but definitely above average even for CZ standards, which is impressive. Overall... well... beats their IPA, and quite a few random stabs at the style. Still... not the best hoppy lager around - though I wonder what it was like in March when they should've spread it around really.