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Krušovice Černé

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🌍 Czech Republic · Czech Dark Lager · One of 7 Czech Dark Lagers in hopIQ

Krušovice's dark lager — 'Černé' meaning 'Black'. A low-ABV Czech tmavý lager from the royal brewery: caramel, roasted grain and light chocolate with a smooth, clean finish at 3.8%. Krušovice Černé is the dark lager companion to the Královské pale: frequently on draught in Czech pubs alongside the flagship and exported under the Royal Krušovice label.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark31
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech Dark Lager.
Malt character
roasted
caramel
chocolate
malty
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krušovice Černé

Appearance

Deep garnet to black color with excellent clarity and a fine, tan head that settles to a thin collar. The beer displays proper carbonation with a gentle stream of bubbles rising through the glass, characteristic of a well-crafted Czech lager.

deep blackcleartan headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with toasted malt and roasted grain character, complemented by subtle caramel sweetness and cocoa undertones. Clean Czech lager yeast provides a neutral, refined backdrop without any fruity esters or harsh phenolics, allowing the malt complexity to shine.

toasted maltroasted graincaramelcocoa

Taste

Entry is smooth and light-bodied with breadiness and grain-forward maltiness that dominates the palate at 85%. Mid-palate develops pleasant caramel and light chocolate notes, while the 22 IBU bitterness remains restrained and integrated, providing subtle balance without harshness.

maltybreadcaramelbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with the low 3.8% ABV ensuring no warming alcohol character. A subtle roasted grain and cocoa echo fade quickly, leaving a crisp, refreshing aftertaste ideal for extended drinking sessions.

cleandrycrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Krušovice Černé

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 Pairing

What to eat with Krušovice Černé

About Czech Dark Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Czech Dark Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, clean, chocolate character as Krušovice Černé will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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