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Černá svině

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Roasted and chocolate malts give this dark, strong beer an exceptionally rich aroma under a creamy head; the bitterness is well balanced, the body rich and the finish dry. The brewery's flagship takes five malts (floor-malted Pilsner and Munich, plus caramel, chocolate and colouring malts) and Sládek, Žatecký poloraný červeňák and Premiant hops at 13°, and is meant to evoke the atmosphere of the First Republic.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter37 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark58
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatemalty
roasted
chocolate
malty
caramel
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character—coffee and cocoa notes intermingle with subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Černá svině

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in the glass, with excellent clarity revealing the beer's substantial body. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass sides, leaving distinct lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the visual presence without excessive activity.

deep browncreamy headexcellent lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character—coffee and cocoa notes intermingle with subtle caramel sweetness. A restrained noble hop presence provides herbal and slightly peppery undertones that complement rather than dominate. The overall impression is of a carefully balanced malt-forward composition with no harsh or fermentation-driven notes.

roasted maltcocoa and coffeenoble hopscaramel

◐ Taste

The palate delivers immediate richness from chocolate and roasted malts, developing into a full, substantial body with complex sweetness from caramel and Munich malt layers. Bitterness emerges in the mid-palate at a measured 37 IBU, providing counterpoint without overwhelming the malt profile. The finish transitions cleanly into dry territory, with roasted grain and subtle hop bitterness lingering without astringency.

rich and full-bodiedchocolate-forwardbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is notably dry, stripping away residual sweetness and leaving clean roasted grain and restrained bitterness on the palate. The finish holds medium length, allowing the beer's structure to persist without becoming heavy or cloying.

dryroasted grainmedium persistence
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
85
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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