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Flekovský tmavý ležák 13°

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Dark chocolate and coffee run through this sweetish, velvety lager, with a hint of roast and a smooth, supple finish; the bitterness stays agreeable rather than sharp. A 13° wort that is only partly fermented leaves sugar behind, which gives the body its silky fullness. Four barley malts and Czech raw materials go in, with no preservatives or colourings. U Fleků has brewed it since 1843, when ale gave way to lager, and no written recipe exists.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
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
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with rich dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes, grounded in a supporting base of toasted barley malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flekovský tmavý ležák 13°

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with a dense, persistent cream-colored head that clings to the glass in fine lacework. The beer presents itself with excellent clarity despite its dark complexion, revealing the true depth of color beneath. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a stable foam structure throughout.

mahogany brownpersistent headclear despite dark

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rich dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes, grounded in a supporting base of toasted barley malt. Subtle roasted grain character emerges on closer inspection, with a clean, almost austere quality that avoids any burnt or sharp edges. The overall impression is malty-forward and deeply warming, with minimal hop presence.

dark chocolateroasted coffeetoasted malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and velvety, with chocolate and coffee flavors establishing themselves immediately across the palate. The mid-palate develops a supple sweetness—held back from cloying by judicious bittering and the beer's silky mouthfeel—while malty depth builds steadily. Bitterness remains agreeable and restrained (25 IBU), finishing with a whisper of roasted grain rather than assertive hop bite.

silky full-bodiedchocolate-coffee forwardbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

Clean and lingering, with roasted malt and a faint cocoa dryness persisting in the aftertaste. The sweetness recedes gracefully, leaving a warm, grainy character that invites another sip.

roasted grain dryinglong and warm
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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