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Karlovačko Tamno

Karlovačka Pivovara
Croatia·Dark Lager
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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
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanroasted
malty
clean
roasted
caramel
toasty
chocolate
Aroma
The nose is dominated by roasted malt and dark bread characteristics, with subtle caramel sweetness providing warmth and accessibility.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

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
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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