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Krakonoš Výčepní pivo 10 tmavé

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Dark výčepní at 10°, brewed from several kinds of roasted malts and carrying a delicate caramel scent. It is bottom-fermented in the classic way, unpasteurised and microbially filtered, and made with water from the brewery's own well, which reaches more than 80 metres deep. Trutnov's brewers merged into a civic brewery in 1582, and this beer still comes from the middle of the town.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose, offering subtle notes of dark bread crust and gentle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krakonoš Výčepní pivo 10 tmavé

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with mahogany highlights, clear and bright beneath a modest but persistent head. The color reflects the careful blend of roasted malts used in the brew, while fine carbonation creates a delicate bead that clings steadily to the glass.

deep chestnut brownclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, offering subtle notes of dark bread crust and gentle caramel sweetness. The aromatic profile remains restrained and clean, with no harsh grain or yeast notes—a hallmark of the brewery's precise fermentation control and deep-well water.

roasted maltcaramel sweetnessdark bread crustclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a malty sweetness and roasted character that sits comfortably light for its color. Moderate bitterness (22 IBU) provides balance without dominating, while the body remains smooth and drinking-friendly. Caramel and toasted grain notes develop mid-palate, finishing dry and slightly astringent.

roasted grainmaltymoderate bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering roasted note and gentle dryness. The aftertaste is clean and unobtrusive, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

roasted aftertastedryclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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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