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Czech-Spresso

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Brewed coffee, dark sugar, cocoa dust, baked pastry and caramel in the aroma; espresso, caramel drizzle, dark cocoa flakes and dark sugar in the flavor, roasty and smooth, medium-bodied with a bittersweet finish. A Czech-style dark lager made with coffee from Rise Up and a healthy dose of coffee malt, and the first beer of the 2026 Season-Ales. 5.0 % ABV.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeeroastedcaramel
coffee
roasted
caramel
chocolate
malty
toasty
Aroma
Brewed coffee dominates the nose, supported by dark baked sugar and cocoa dust notes.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Czech-Spresso

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass, revealing a translucent amber at the edges when held to light. A modest tan head forms and recedes steadily, leaving thin rings of lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and restrained, typical of a Czech dark lager.

deep browntranslucent at edgesmodest head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Brewed coffee dominates the nose, supported by dark baked sugar and cocoa dust notes. Baked pastry and caramel undertones emerge on deeper inspection, creating a warm and inviting aromatic profile. The coffee malt integration is seamless and present throughout.

brewed coffeecocoa dustcaramel sweetnessbaked pastry

◐ Taste

Espresso flavors lead the palate with roasted dark cocoa flakes and dark sugar following closely. Medium body carries the coffee and chocolate notes with smoothness; a healthy bitterness from the roasted malz and modest hop character (20 IBU) builds toward the finish. The interplay of roast and sweetness remains balanced and clean.

espresso forwardroasted cocoasmooth mouthfeelcoffee-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is bittersweet and lingering, with roasted notes persisting into the aftertaste. A gentle coffee bitterness balances residual caramel sweetness, creating a dry but not harsh conclusion.

bittersweetroasted persistenceclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
78
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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