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Hubertus Tmavý speciální ležák

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Caramel and coffee scents, drawn from four types of malt, frame a palate where sweetness and bitterness meet. This dark lager shows a very pronounced fullness and a rich head. Bavarian malt is the base of the Hubertus dark beers. The filtered version is sold in glass bottles, the unfiltered one in kegs and PET bottles.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
coffeecaramelmalty
coffee
caramel
malty
roasted
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced coffee and caramel, drawing clearly from the four-malt bill.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hubertus Tmavý speciální ležák

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in the glass, with full transparency and a rich amber glow at the edges when held to light. The head arrives dense and persistent, forming a tight collar with excellent lacing that clings to the sides. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the visual presence without excessive activity.

deep mahoganydense foamexcellent lacingbright at edges

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced coffee and caramel, drawing clearly from the four-malt bill. Subtle roasted grain notes underpin a rounded, malty base with no harsh or burnt edges. The Bavarian malt foundation yields a clean, slightly sweet character that frames the aromatic profile without any off-notes or astringency.

coffee, caramelroasted grainsweet maltclean, no harshness

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and round, with immediate sweetness from caramel and depth from coffee and roasted malt. The mid-palate shows full body and richness, with bitterness emerging gradually to balance the sweetness without dominating. Finish is smooth and lingering, with malty sweetness slightly outweighing the gentle hop bitterness.

full-bodiedsweet and bitter balancecoffee-caramelsmooth malt

◑ Finish

The finish is long and malty, with coffee and caramel notes fading gradually into a clean, slightly dry aftertaste. No harshness or astringency; the bitterness remains subtle and supportive throughout.

long finishmalty sweetnessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
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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