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Bernard Jantar

Rodinný pivovar Bernard
Czech Republic·Czech Amber Lager·Rank 2 of 25 · The Best Czech Beers
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Bernard's amber lager — 'Jantar' means 'Amber'. A semi-dark Czech lager from the Humpolec brewery: caramel malt sweetness, a balanced herbal bitterness and a clean, smooth finish. Bernard Jantar is the traditional Czech tmavé výčepní (amber draught) at its finest: unpasteurised and brewed with the same care as the flagship Světlý. A style that predates pale lager and is now rarely brewed with this quality.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
herbal
honey
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced caramel and bread malt character, offering warm, inviting sweetness without being cloying.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bernard Jantar

◎ Appearance

Bernard Jantar presents a beautiful amber to copper hue, true to its name, with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting tone. A modest off-white head forms and maintains well, indicating proper carbonation and fresh conditioning. The semi-dark coloration and clean presentation reflect the beer's traditional Czech brewing heritage.

ambercopperclearwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced caramel and bread malt character, offering warm, inviting sweetness without being cloying. Subtle herbal and noble hop notes emerge beneath, providing gentle complexity and balance. A clean lager yeast character allows the malt expression to shine without fruity esters or off-flavors.

caramel maltbreadherbal hopsclean lager

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malty sweetness and toasted grain notes that define the entry and mid-palate. A balanced herbal bitterness (28 IBU) arrives gracefully without overpowering the malt foundation, while crisp toast and subtle hop spice add complexity. The beer maintains excellent drinkability throughout, showcasing the quality of its unpasteurized, traditional brewing.

malty sweetnesstoasted grainbalanced bitternessherbal spice

◑ Finish

Bernard Jantar concludes with a notably clean, crisp finish that doesn't linger excessively, allowing for easy refreshment and sessionability. The aftertaste is dry and composed, with a gentle reminder of bread and subtle hop character without astringency.

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82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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