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Karlovačko Tamno

Karlovačka Pivovara
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🌍 Croatia · Dark Lager · One of 11 Dark Lagers in hopIQ

Karlovačka Pivovara's dark lager — 'Tamno' means 'Dark'. A smooth, malt-forward dark lager brewed in Karlovac with caramel and roasted specialty malts. Amber-brown with a gentle caramel sweetness, light chocolate notes and a clean, balanced finish at 5.5%. Karlovačko Tamno is the dark beer companion to the flagship pale lager: less intense than Tomislav but more accessible for everyday dark beer drinking.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark32
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Substantial body.

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dark Lager.
Malt character
malty
caramel
roasted
bready
chocolate
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Karlovačko Tamno

Appearance

Karlovačko Tamno presents an inviting amber-brown hue with excellent clarity and a well-defined structure. The beer displays a modest but persistent head that suggests proper carbonation and conditioning. Light transmission reveals its approachable, non-intimidating character for a dark lager.

amber-brownclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by roasted malt and dark bread characteristics, with subtle caramel sweetness providing warmth and accessibility. This is a restrained, elegant bouquet that avoids harshness or aggressive roasted notes. Light yeast-derived esters complement the malt foundation without demanding attention.

roasted maltdark breadcaramelsubtle

Taste

The palate opens with robust malty sweetness and caramel notes that define the mid-palate experience. Light chocolate undertones emerge gracefully, while the restrained 20 IBU bitterness provides gentle balance without dominating. The smooth mouthfeel and light body make this approachable and drinkable despite its dark character.

malty sweetnesscaramellight chocolatebalanced

Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with lingering caramel sweetness fading to a dry, malt-driven aftertaste. The 5.5% ABV keeps the finish refreshing and encourages another sip.

cleandrybalanced
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Karlovačko Tamno

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Karlovačko Tamno

About Dark Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dark Lager?

Dark Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Dark Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, clean, roasted character as Karlovačko Tamno will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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