📋 Basic overview
Type: pale beer
Style: classic lager / ležák
Volume: 500 ml (can)
Alcohol: approximately 4.4–4.6 % by volume
Character:
Zlatý Bažant is a light to medium-bodied pale beer with a balanced malty flavour and a subtle hoppy bitterness. It has a refreshing and clean profile, making it highly drinkable both on its own and with food. It is a popular beer in Central Europe, which pairs well with a variety of dishes and is perfect for socialising with friends.
🍺 Flavour profile
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A malty base with grainy and subtle caramel notes
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Mild to medium hop bitterness
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Clean and refreshing body
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A pleasant and balanced finish
📊 Approximate nutritional / energy values (per 100 ml)
(Nutritional information is not mandatory for beer; the following values are approximate.)
| Nutrient | Value (approximate) |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~48–55 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | ~4–5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Protein | ~0.3–0.5 g |
| Alcohol | ~4.4–4.6 % by volume |
➡️ A whole 0.5 l of beer contains approximately ~240–275 kcal (rough estimate).
🍽️ Recommended pairings
✔️ grilled meat and sausages
✔️ traditional Czech dishes (goulash, roast meat)
✔️ pizza and pasta
✔️ cheeses and light starters
✔️ salads and light snacks
🍻 Serving tips
• Serving temperature: ~6–8 °C – this brings out the freshness and bitterness of the hops
• Glass: a classic half-litre glass or a draught beer glass
• Pour at an angle to ensure a rich and stable head
💡 Summary – Zlatý Bažant 0.5 l can
✔️ light Czech beer / lager
✔️ balanced malty flavour and subtle bitterness
✔️ ~4.4–4.6 % ABV
✔️ ~240–275 kcal / 0.5 l (approximate)
✔️ Suitable for accompanying meals or enjoying on its own