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Klostermann Polotmavý

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A Czech amber lager with slightly sweet caramel tones, which come from four malts: Czech, Bavarian, caramel and coloured malt. The same blend gives the beer its amber colour. At 12.8° original gravity it sits between a twelve and a thirteen. First brewed in 2008 for the 160th anniversary of the birth of Šumava writer Karel Klostermann, it is double microbiologically filtered and not pasteurised.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee notes from the four-malt blend, grounded by a soft, earthy malt foundation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Klostermann Polotmavý

◎ Appearance

Clear amber with a bright, glowing copper hue. The head is modest but persistent, laying down a fine lace as it recedes. Carbonation is moderate and even, lending a gentle sparkle to the glass.

copper amberclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee notes from the four-malt blend, grounded by a soft, earthy malt foundation. Noble hops emerge subtly in the background—restrained and herbaceous—without competing with the malt-forward character.

caramel, toffeenoble hopssoft maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate enters with gentle sweetness and caramel malts that give body and roundness. Mid-palate shows a seamless, smooth-drinking character with balanced malt complexity. Bitterness is restrained at 23 IBU, arriving as a dry, crisp finish that keeps the beer refreshing rather than heavy.

sweet caramelsmooth-drinkingcrisp drynesswell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with caramel and malt lingering pleasantly without overshadowing. A refreshing, crisp edge ensures the beer does not cloy, making it approachable and sessionable.

crispmalt lingerdry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
78
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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