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X-IKS 10°

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Full in taste and deeply dark in colour: X-IKS is a dark výčepní brewed from several kinds of pale and caramel barley malts, among them Czech, Munich and caramel malt. The water comes from the brewery's own springs in the Vazovec valley, where untreated spring water flows from the sandstone rocks of the Bohemian Paradise. It is brewed at Pivovar Rohozec in Malý Rohozec near Turnov.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
caramelmaltydark fruit
caramel
malty
dark fruit
mineral
clean
roasted
Aroma
Caramel and toasted malt dominate the nose, with secondary notes of dark fruit—plum and raisin—emerging beneath.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for X-IKS 10°

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in colour, with excellent clarity and a persistent tan head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The beer presents a dense, stable foam collar and fine carbonation that supports the visual density of the brew.

deep mahoganyclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Caramel and toasted malt dominate the nose, with secondary notes of dark fruit—plum and raisin—emerging beneath. A subtle mineral quality from the spring water underpins the malt-forward profile, with a clean, yeasty backdrop that does not intrude.

caramel maltdark fruittoasted grainmineral undertone

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and smooth on entry, with pronounced caramel sweetness and deep malt character that fills the palate. The mid-palate reveals notes of dark fruit and gentle roast, while a moderate, clean bitterness (22 IBU) provides balance without harshness. The finish remains malty and satisfying, with no astringency.

caramel sweetnessfull-bodiedbalanced bitternessdark fruit

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering malt sweetness and a faint roasted edge. The aftertaste is clean and mineral-tinged, gradually fading to a dry malt note.

malty aftertasteclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
85
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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