hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Krumlov Jarní 14

Tap to rate

Fresh taste and aroma of the new spring, with a floral touch. The brewery sees this seasonal Krumlovská 14 as the first symbol of spring. It is a pale, strong, bottom-fermented, unfiltered and unpasteurised lager brewed at 14° Stammwürze with Žatecký poloraný červeňák and Sládek hops, released as a seasonal in the Krumlov line-up from the Port 1560 brewery in Český Krumlov.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Herbal, floral 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
floralcleancaramel
floral
clean
caramel
malty
Aroma
Fresh floral notes lead the bouquet, evoking spring meadows and delicate blooms, complemented by the noble spice of Žatecký poloraný červeňák and Sládek hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krumlov Jarní 14

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A thick, creamy white head forms readily and clings tenaciously to the glass with fine lacing. Vibrant carbonation is evident throughout, maintaining a lively bead.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Fresh floral notes lead the bouquet, evoking spring meadows and delicate blooms, complemented by the noble spice of Žatecký poloraný červeňák and Sládek hops. Beneath lies a soft, clean malty foundation with subtle grain sweetness. No aggressive alcohol presence; the aroma remains inviting and garden-fresh.

floral, meadow-likespicy noble hopsclean maltspring garden

◐ Taste

Crisp and clean entry with a smooth, malty mid-palate that builds subtle caramel undertones. The body is full and rich for the alcohol level, balancing restrained bitterness (33 IBU) with a gentle sweetness. Floral and herbal notes weave through, maintaining elegance rather than dominance.

crisp, cleanmalty sweetnessherbal spicesmooth body

◑ Finish

Dry, lingering finish with persistent floral and hop character. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with a subtle warmth from the 5.6% ABV.

dry, lingeringfloral fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Krumlov Jarní 14

More from Pivovar Krumlov

Krumlov 11 Světlý ležák
Krumlov 11 Světlý ležák
Kellerbier
4.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Krumlov 12 Premium Světlý ležák
Krumlov 12 Tmavý nakuřovaný ležák
Krumlov APA Amarillo
Krumlov APA Amarillo
American Pale Ale
5.3%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Krumlov APA Citra
Krumlov APA Citra
American Pale Ale
4.8%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Krumlov Svatováclavský ležák
Krumlov Svatováclavský ležák
Czech Premium Pale Lager
Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Krumlov Vídeňská 15
Krumlov Vídeňská 15
Vienna Lager
5.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Krumlovský medvěd
Krumlovský medvěd
Heller Bock
5.0%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →

About Heller Bock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Heller Bock

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, crisp, clean character as Krumlov Jarní 14 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →