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Tmavé silné pivo

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Almost black in the glass, this dark lager leads with roasted coffee and bitter chocolate, backed by a rounded malt body. It is full-flavoured yet smooth, with the roast carrying right through to the finish. It is brewed in the castle brewery at Březnice, south of Prague, where the first written mention of brewing dates from 1506. Its Czech name means strong dark beer.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted coffee and cocoa notes, underpinned by rich Malz depth.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tmavé silné pivo

◎ Appearance

Nearly black in the glass with a deep mahogany undertone when held to light. The beer presents a modest, creamy head that settles into fine lacing around the glass. Carbonation is gentle and restrained, befitting the lager's smooth character.

nearly blackcreamy headfine lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted coffee and cocoa notes, underpinned by rich Malz depth. Dark grain and subtle char emerge in the background, with no hop aroma asserting itself. The overall character is warm and inviting, with a gentle roasted complexity.

roasted coffeedark chocolateroasted grainminimal hop presence

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, delivering roasted coffee and bitter chocolate across the palate. The middle registers as rounded and malty, with the roast character persisting without harshness. Bitterness remains measured at 22 IBU, providing structure without dominating the rich, dark malt foundation.

bitter chocolatesmooth roastfull-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish extends with moderate length, carrying the roasted coffee note cleanly through to the aftertaste. No sharp edges or astringency remain, leaving a warm, slightly dry impression.

roasted coffee persistenceclean dry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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