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Svijanská Kněžna

Pivovar Svijany
Czech Republic·Czech Dark Special Lager·Rank 16 of 25 · The Best Czech Beers
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A dark lager built on four kinds of roasted malt, which the brewery points out means the colour comes from the grist rather than from added colouring. The result is denser than the pale beers, with a coffee-and-caramel character. It is the intended partner for cutting with any of the other Svijany beers. First place at Beer of the Czech Republic in 2016.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeecaramel
roasted
coffee
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent roasted grain and coffee notes, complemented by subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Svijanská Kněžna

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with excellent clarity, revealing the natural color derived from four roasted malts rather than added colorant. A dense, persistent head forms with fine retention and builds a fine lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep mahoganycleardense head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent roasted grain and coffee notes, complemented by subtle caramel sweetness. Dark malt character dominates, suggesting cocoa and toasted bread without harsh burnt edges. The aromatic profile remains clean and inviting, with balanced complexity.

roasted maltcoffeecaramelcocoa

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry with a pronounced malty foundation and coffee-forward character that carries through the mid-palate. Caramel sweetness provides structural balance without cloying. Moderate bitterness (33 IBU) emerges smoothly in the finish, lending definition without dominance. The overall impression is clean and well-crafted.

full-bodiedmaltycoffee-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and moderately dry, with lingering roasted grain and subtle caramel notes. Bitterness fades gradually, leaving a pleasant malty aftertaste.

smoothmalty finish
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
86
Appearance
82
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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About Czech Dark Special Lager

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What is a Czech Dark Special Lager?

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