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Červený speciál

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A seasonal red special, a strong red beer, from the family brewery Chodovar in Chodová Planá. The name červený speciál means red special. The brewery is built above ancient cellars hewn into granite and brews with water from a spring said to have been found by the dog Albi.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleancaramel
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with rounded malt character—toasted grain and subtle caramel notes predominate.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Červený speciál

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red hue, bright and clear with excellent visibility. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is moderate and steady, creating a refined visual presence.

deep amber-redbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rounded malt character—toasted grain and subtle caramel notes predominate. Light herbal notes from noble hops sit in the background without assertiveness. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no sharp edges or off-aromas.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnessherbal hopsclean nose

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with soft caramel tones building on the palate. A gentle bitterness emerges mid-sip—restrained and harmonious, well-integrated with the malt foundation rather than confrontational. The finish feels smooth and balanced, without astringency or excessive drying.

malty bodycaramel notesgentle bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering malt sweetness and a whisper of noble hop bitterness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting the next sip without fatigue.

medium lengthmalt-forward aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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