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Pécsi Premium Dark

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Pécsi Premium Dark is a rich, dark lager that settles into a deep brown hue beneath a creamy, light-brown head. The aroma pulls toward coffee and cocoa—enticing rather than aggressive—while the body sits at a comfortable middle ground: substantial enough to anchor the beer, restrained enough to stay drinkable. Moderate bitterness arrives without harsh edges, letting the roasted character lead. This is a beer for the late evening or quiet table, when the occasion calls for something with depth but without ceremony. Serve cool, around five degrees.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
caramel
dark fruit
malty
Aroma
Coffee and cocoa dominate the nose with an inviting, measured intensity—neither shy nor overpowering.
also:toasty
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pécsi Premium Dark

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown settles beneath a creamy, light-brown head that holds with gentle persistence. The body carries good visual weight without opacity, suggesting a clean fermentation and confident carbonation. Lacing clings moderately to the glass as the beer descends.

deep mahoganycreamy headclean clarity

◌ Aroma

Coffee and cocoa dominate the nose with an inviting, measured intensity—neither shy nor overpowering. Roasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness round out the profile, while a faint dark-fruit undertone adds complexity without demanding attention. The overall impression is warm and approachable rather than aggressive.

coffee, cocoaroasted maltdark fruit notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with chocolate and toasted grain establishing themselves immediately. The mid-palate reveals a comfortable balance: roasted character and caramel sweetness anchor the beer while moderate bitterness threads through without harsh edges. The body sits in a deliberate middle ground—substantial enough to anchor, restrained enough to remain highly drinkable.

chocolate, coffeemoderate bitternesssmooth, creamy

◑ Finish

The finish is dry without austerity, allowing roasted notes to linger gently on the palate. Aftertaste settles into cocoa and a whisper of dark fruit, fading to a clean, slightly bitter close.

dry finishcocoa fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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