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PH 14 Carni Vale

Pivovar Hauskrecht
Czech Republic·Heller Bock
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A bottom-fermented 14° special in dark gold with a distinctly hoppy aroma carrying lemon balm and citrus. The taste is full with almond and nut tones, bitterness is medium, and five malts (Pilsner, Munich, caramel, roasted, wheat) give a full, rounded body. It is a carnival special named for Masopust, brewed with Žatec hops, with Kazbek and Mandarina Bavaria added in cold hopping.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
nuttyhoppycitrusy
nutty
hoppy
citrusy
malty
roasted
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with a distinctly hoppy character: bright lemon balm and citrus notes emerge from the Žatec, Kazbek, and Mandarina Bavaria additions.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for PH 14 Carni Vale

◎ Appearance

Dark gold in color with bright clarity and a stable, fine-grained head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is present but restrained, appropriate to the style. The beer presents a refined, elegant visual profile.

dark goldclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a distinctly hoppy character: bright lemon balm and citrus notes emerge from the Žatec, Kazbek, and Mandarina Bavaria additions. Beneath the hop-driven top notes, subtle malt sweetness and a soft herbal undertone round out the bouquet without overwhelming the hop expression.

hoppy, citrus-forwardlemon balm, herbalrestrained malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with prominent almond and nut tones from the five-malt bill establishing a substantial foundation. Mid-palate delivers balanced bitterness and a roasted grain character, while the caramel malts contribute warmth and depth. The finish fades into a lingering, slightly dry bitter impression without harshness.

nutty, almond-richroasted, caramelizedbalanced bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

Medium-long finish with a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. The alcohol warmth is subtle and integrated, leaving a clean, malty fade.

dry, herbalmedium-long aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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What is a Heller Bock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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