Zatecky Gus (Zhatetsky goose) is a light lager with a light traditional flavor. This beer is brewed on the original recipe with addition of famous Czech aromatic hop of Zhatetsky variety. This hop gives the beer its specific aroma and slight bitterness. The new beer drinks easily. Zatecky Gus is a unique opportunity to enjoy the beer, which is not expensive and brewed in the best Czech traditions. The Zhatetsky hop has been grown in the area of Zhatets town in northern Czech Republic for more than 700 years. From the old times the hops has been famous not only in Czech, but as well in the neighbouring regions. Zhatets is often called the world hop capital — Zhatetsky hop is one of the highest-quality hops in the world, it has been grown by the Institute of Hop growing. This beer is brewed by Baltika Brewery in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Poured from the bottle, this presents a golden bodied lager with a decent white head that quickly dwindles into a layer of film. The aroma is lightly sweet, grainy, with grassy scents of Zhatetsky hops.The flavor is bready with a touch of grain and the hops are slightly more pronounced. It finishes light and crisp. Quite quaffable.