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Rebel Černý

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A dark lager with a thick head, a slightly sweet, caramel-like taste and a gentle bitterness. It ferments in open vats and matures cold in lager cellars. For years it has placed regularly in tasting competitions at home and abroad, including gold at Žatecká Dočesná in 2025 and bronze at the European Beer Star in 2014 and 2018.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2018
European Beer Star
Bronze · 2014
European Beer Star
★Bronze — European Beer Star
★Bronze — European Beer Star
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with warm caramel and toasted malt notes, underpinned by a subtle sweetness that suggests candied breadcrust.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rebel Černý

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass, with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that leaves distinct lacing on the walls of the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the substantial foam structure without appearing overworked.

deep brownthick persistent headclear and bright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm caramel and toasted malt notes, underpinned by a subtle sweetness that suggests candied breadcrust. Noble hop character emerges in the background—restrained and herbal—while the open fermentation and cold maturation bring a clean, refined quality with no harsh yeast or oxidative notes.

caramel maltnoble hop restraintclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a gentle sweetness and prominent caramel maltiness, building into a smooth, full-bodied mid-palate. A measured bitterness arrives in the second half, balancing the residual sweetness without becoming sharp or aggressive; the overall impression is moreish and well-rounded.

caramel forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a subtle dry-malt fade and a lingering sweetness that complements the noble bittering. The aftertaste is clean and grainy, inviting another sip.

malty drynesslingering sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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