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Svatomartinský Speciál

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A full-tasting special in a beautiful amber colour, brewed from four kinds of malt. Svatomartinský Speciál is what the brewery calls a světlé pivo speciál, a bottom-fermented beer of 13.5 degrees released every November around St Martin's Day, which the brewery presents as a limited edition for the autumn evenings.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
SRM
deep amber15
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with warm, bread-like malt notes complemented by subtle caramel undertones from the four-malt grist.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Svatomartinský Speciál

◎ Appearance

A burnished amber hue with excellent clarity and a stable, off-white head that clings to the glass with fine retention. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence without aggression. The color depth suggests careful malt selection and precise kilning.

amber, clearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm, bread-like malt notes complemented by subtle caramel undertones from the four-malt grist. Noble hop character emerges as a restrained herbal and slightly floral backdrop, without overwhelming the malt foundation. Clean fermentation allows the base malts to express themselves clearly, with only minimal yeast-derived esters.

malty, bread-likenoble hop restraintcaramel notes

◐ Taste

Entry is full and smooth, with pronounced malt richness that develops quickly across the palate. The mid-section balances this sweetness with crisp, clean bitterness pitched at a moderate level (30 IBU), creating harmony rather than contrast. The finish remains dry and structured, with lingering malt character and a gentle, pleasant bite.

smooth, full-bodiedmalt-forwardclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with a clean malt signature and a subtle, drying hop edge that refreshes the palate. No harshness or astringency interrupts the departure.

malty aftertastecrisp exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
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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