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Classic tmavé

Czech Republic·Czech Dark Lager
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Classic tmavé is a dark brown Czech beer with a dense head and a medium bitter taste. Roasted malt shapes its aroma, and a bittersweet taste that lasts after the sip follows.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedmaltyclean
roasted
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by roasted malt character, offering toasted and slightly earthy notes that define the beer's aromatic profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Classic tmavé

◎ Appearance

Classic tmavé presents a deep brown hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that adheres well to the glass walls. The carbonation is moderate, creating a refined visual presence typical of the Czech dark lager category.

deep browndense headclearwell-retained foam

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by roasted malt character, offering toasted and slightly earthy notes that define the beer's aromatic profile. Subtle bitter hop undertones emerge beneath, with no obtrusive phenolic or fruity esters from fermentation.

roasted malttoastedsubtle hop bitterness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with roasted malt sweetness that transitions into a bittersweet middle, where grain-forward notes meld with restrained hop bitterness. The finish remains dry and clean, with the bittersweet character persisting as a lingering aftertaste that balances malt richness against moderate hop bite.

roastedmalty sweetnessbittersweet balanceclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with bittersweet character, combining residual malt sweetness and gentle hoppy bite. The overall drinking experience remains smooth and drinkable despite moderate bitterness.

bittersweetlastingsmooth drinking
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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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