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Svatomartinský Speciál

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Brewed for St Martin's Day, this strong, semi-dark lager takes its golden colour from a malt blend chosen to recall a goose roasted to a golden finish. It uses a single hop, Harmonie, in a dose generous enough to make it extra bitter and the most heavily hopped beer the brewery has made so far. It stays unfiltered and unpasteurised.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter52 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyresinous
hoppy
malty
resinous
clean
Aroma
The Harmonie hop variety dominates with pronounced herbal and resinous notes, backed by a gentle leafy bitterness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Svatomartinský Speciál

◎ Appearance

Deep golden amber with a warm, honeyed tone that evokes roasted goose skin. The beer presents a slight haze from its unfiltered, unpasteurised state, lending natural presence to the glass. A dense, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the sides, showing good carbonation and lacing.

deep golden ambernaturally hazypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The Harmonie hop variety dominates with pronounced herbal and resinous notes, backed by a gentle leafy bitterness. Beneath the hop intensity, warm Malz character emerges—toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness that grounds the composition. A faint spice note and clean fermentation character complete the profile.

herbal hoppyresinoustoasted grainclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with substantial malt sweetness before the Harmonie hops assert a firm, lingering bitterness (52 IBU) that dominates the mid-palate. The full body carries resinous, slightly piney flavours alongside a restrained boozy warmth from the 5.3% ABV. The finish remains crisp and clean, with hop bitterness persisting dryly into the aftertaste.

assertive bitternessfull-bodiedresinousdry finish

◑ Finish

Bitterness holds steadily through the finish, neither fading quickly nor becoming harsh. A light warming sensation and clean, refreshing dryness linger, inviting another sip.

bitter persistencedry refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
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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