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Krakonoš Vánoční silné pivo 14

Pivovar Krakonoš
Czech Republic·Heller Bock
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A strong light special with a pleasant malty start and a hoppy nose, a typically bitter taste and a rich, lasting head. The body is balanced and the bitterness fades gently. It is brewed only for the Easter and the Christmas season, unpasteurised and microbially filtered, in the middle of Trutnov.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
A balanced interplay of noble hop character and clean malt foundation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krakonoš Vánoční silné pivo 14

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity typical of a filtered lager. The head is notably rich and persistent, forming a stable collar that clings to the glass with fine lacework. Carbonation is lively, evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldcrystal clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

A balanced interplay of noble hop character and clean malt foundation. The nose opens with herbal and slightly spicy hop notes, complemented by soft grain sweetness and a whisper of light caramel. The overall impression is dry and inviting, with no yeast or fermentation esters.

noble hopsherbal, spicysoft graindry

◐ Taste

The palate enters with pleasant malty sweetness before a deliberate bitter presence emerges in the mid-palate. The bitterness is clean and hop-driven, neither aggressive nor lingering excessively. Body remains well-balanced and smooth despite the 5.8% ABV, with good malt structure supporting the bitter finish.

malty entryhop bitternesssmooth bodybalanced

◑ Finish

The bitterness fades gracefully into a dry, slightly warm aftertaste. A gentle noble hop dryness persists without astringency, leaving the palate clean and ready for another sip.

dry finishfading bitternessclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a Heller Bock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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