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Pivovar Náchod a.s.

Primátor Double Bock Beer

500 mL bottle, different to the current presentation in the BA db and a $2.99 purchase at Hop City, Atlanta, GA, USA. Let me preface this sentence by saying that I am a fan of malty, sweet, non-hop forward brews, and I am VERY experienced in the Doppelbock style so I know what to expect, BUT...WOW, this SUPER, SUPER Sweet! I mean in a way that I don't remember encountering for a long, long time! Pour is the standard, deep brown almost black color with a small, coffee-like head that fades...

Primátor Maibock

$2.99 for the 500 mL bottle from Hop City, Atlanta, GA, USA. The pour is a truly gorgeous golden color with good clarity and nice carbonation. Head is OK with some lace and a little retention. Color is really great. Nose reveals very little other than lots of rich, deep malt. Tastes reflect the nose but bring some dry character and a little alcohol. The dry character is quite a surprise by it merges well with the malts and produces quit a bit of depth. There seems to be some fruity notes...