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Něžný Barbar

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Něžný Barbar is a semi-dark special beer from Nymburk, brewed with a special malt and showing a caramel hint. The brewery describes a rich amber colour. The name, which translates as gentle barbarian, is one of the Hrabal-inspired names of the Postřižinské line, made by a brewery that has been independent for decades.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
Caramel and toasted grain lead the nose, with a gentle sweetness that reflects the brewery's use of special malts.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Něžný Barbar

◎ Appearance

A rich amber hue dominates the glass, with sufficient depth to suggest the special malts at work without appearing opaque. The head settles to a thin, persistent collar with moderate lacing that traces the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and steady, appropriate to the lager style.

rich ambermoderate carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Caramel and toasted grain lead the nose, with a gentle sweetness that reflects the brewery's use of special malts. A light, clean noble hop presence emerges in the background, contributing subtle herbal and earthy notes without asserting itself. The overall impression is soft and inviting, with no sharp or aggressive volatiles.

caramel maltnoble hops subtletoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced caramel sweetness tempered by a restrained, well-integrated bitterness that sits comfortably below 25 IBU. Mid-palate shows a smooth, malty body with clean fermentation character typical of Czech lagers, allowing the grain to speak without yeast-derived distractions. The finish gradually sheds sweetness in favor of a crisp, drying quality.

caramel forwardclean fermentationrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium in length, the finish transitions from caramel sweetness to a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste. The refreshing character lingers without becoming cloying, inviting another sip.

medium finishdry grain notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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