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Bernard Bohemian Winter Ale

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Fruity and cleanly malty, with hints of coriander and a slightly warming roundness. Bernard presents it as a winter special: an English winter warmer in Bohemian guise, seasoned with coriander. It comes from the Humpolec brewery that Stanislav Bernard, Josef Vávra and Rudolf Šmejkal took over in 1991.

ABV
8.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
SRM
amber12
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyfruitycoriander
malty
fruity
coriander
spicy
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, rounded malt sweetness complemented by subtle fruity esters—dried orchard notes and a whisper of stone fruit.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bernard Bohemian Winter Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, presenting a composed and inviting visual profile typical of the winter warmer style.

deep golden-amberclear and brightpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, rounded malt sweetness complemented by subtle fruity esters—dried orchard notes and a whisper of stone fruit. Coriander emerges as a spice accent without dominating, adding herbal complexity alongside a gentle warmth that hints at the beer's moderate alcohol content.

clean malt sweetnessdried fruit estersherbal coriander

◐ Taste

Malt-forward entry with a soft, caramel-tinged sweetness that builds through the mid-palate. The coriander and underlying spice integrate seamlessly into the fruity profile, creating a warming, slightly peppery character. Bitterness remains restrained (23 IBU), allowing the malt and adjunct flavors to remain central, with a smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel.

malt-drivencaramel and fruitsubtle spice warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with fading malt sweetness and a gentle spice tingle that persists on the palate. The warming alcohol presence rounds the conclusion without harshness, leaving a clean, slightly drying aftertaste.

dry and lingeringwarming finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Winter Warmer

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