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A seasonal strong beer from Kostelec, bottom-fermented and brewed at 13° from floor-malted Pilsner and Munich malt with a portion of Caramunich II, hopped with Žatecký poloraný červeňák, Sládek and Premiant. Like the brewery's other beers, it is made in the original historic rooms, in the traditional way.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter39 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppycaramel
malty
hoppy
caramel
spicy hop
herbal
toasty
Aroma
Predominantly malty and sweet, with pronounced caramel and toasted grain notes from the Munich and Caramunich malts.
also:clean,bready
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marcovní

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown, brilliantly clear with excellent head retention and fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a stable foam collar that clings to the glass. The color reflects the careful blend of Pilsner and Munich malts with Caramunich II.

deep amberbrilliant claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Predominantly malty and sweet, with pronounced caramel and toasted grain notes from the Munich and Caramunich malts. A subtle spicy-herbal dimension emerges from the Žatecký poloraný červeňák, Sládek, and Premiant hops, adding complexity without dominating. The nose shows restraint and balance typical of traditional Czech bottom-fermented brewing.

malty carameltoasted grainspicy-herbal hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Rich and full-bodied entry with pronounced malty sweetness and gentle caramel character. The mid-palate develops herbal and spicy-hop complexity, well-integrated with the grain foundation. Bitterness remains moderate at 39 IBU, providing structure without sharp edges, while a smooth, slightly bready undertone rounds the profile throughout.

malty-sweetcaramel bodyherbal spicebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-long, clean finish with lingering malty and subtle hop-herbal notes. The aftertaste remains smooth and slightly toasty, fading gradually without astringency.

malty aftertastesmooth fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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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Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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