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Kozel Černý

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🌍 Czech Republic · Czech Dark Lager · One of 5 Czech Dark Lagers in hopIQ

Kozel's dark lager — 'Černý' means 'Black'. A low-alcohol Czech dark lager with roasted malt, caramel, light chocolate and a smooth, clean finish. Deceptively sessionable at 3.8%, Kozel Černý is the Czech dark lager style at its most approachable: malt-forward without being heavy, with the signature Kozel smoothness. A popular Czech-pub half-pint alongside a pint of Světlé.

ABV
3.8%
IBU
25
SRM
dark35

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

bread
87%
roasted malt
80%
caramel
75%
smooth
70%
chocolate
63%
balanced
63%
slight sweetness
55%
grain
50%
clean
45%
coffee
45%
clean finish
38%
dry
25%

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About Czech Dark Lager

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What is a Czech Dark Lager?

Czech 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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kozel Černý

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 Pairings

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