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Kamenický zabiják

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A doppelbock with a pronounced malt aroma, caramel undertones and a citrusy breath of hops. Full in body, it carries malty tones and a light spiciness. The brewers time Zabiják for the moment when the zabijačka, the traditional pig slaughter, is knocking at the door.

ABV
9.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelcitrusy
malty
caramel
citrusy
hoppy
spicy
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced toasted malt and caramel sweetness, underpinned by subtle dark fruit notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kamenický zabiják

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown in color, reflecting the beer's malt-forward composition and 20 SRM depth. Clarity shows slight haziness characteristic of the style. A persistent, creamy head forms with fine lacing that clings to the glass.

deep ambercreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced toasted malt and caramel sweetness, underpinned by subtle dark fruit notes. Citrusy hop character emerges on the mid-palate, adding brightness without overwhelming the malt foundation. A whisper of spice rounds out the aromatic profile.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnesscitrus hopsdark fruit

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry, with rich malty flavors and distinct caramel undertones that drive the mid-palate. Citrus-forward hop bitterness integrates smoothly at 22 IBU, providing balance without harshness. A light spiciness emerges in the middle, building complexity alongside the malt structure.

full-bodiedmalty caramelintegrated bitternesslight spice

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with lingering malt sweetness and a gentle warming from the 9.2% ABV. Residual spice and hop bitterness fade gradually, leaving a smooth, malt-driven aftertaste.

malt sweetnesswarming finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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About Doppelbock

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What is a Doppelbock?

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 Doppelbock

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