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Bernard Jantarová 12

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A distinct taste with balanced bitterness, a delicate caramel scent and a pleasant fullness. The amber lager is unpasteurised and follows the brewery's usual path: two mashes, four hop additions, then weeks of maturing in lager tanks, with water from Bernard's own wells and Czech hops for bitterness and aroma.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelhoppymalty
caramel
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinct caramel sweetness backed by gentle noble hop character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bernard Jantarová 12

◎ Appearance

Medium amber in color with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that supports the beer's visual appeal. The body shows the characteristic warmth of the style without haziness.

medium amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinct caramel sweetness backed by gentle noble hop character. Czech hops contribute a restrained spice and herbal quality that complements the malt without dominating. There is a clean fermentation profile with no yeast-derived esters, allowing the malt and hop harmony to emerge clearly.

caramel maltnoble hopsherbal spiceclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate arrives smooth and full, with caramel and light biscuit malt forming the flavor foundation. Balanced bitterness from the four hop additions provides structure and prevents excessive sweetness, while noble hops add a subtle earthiness and slight floral note. The finish transitions cleanly from malty mid-palate into a drying, slightly bitter close.

balanced bittercaramel forwardsmooth bodymalty finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is pleasantly dry with lingering hop bitterness and a faint caramel echo. Clean and crisp, with no harshness or astringency, inviting another sip.

dry finishcrisplingering hop bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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