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Master Tmavý 18

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Master Tmavý is the dark 18° beer in the Master range of true beer specialities. A combination of special malts gives it a rich, full taste and a radiant colour, and the bitterness is higher, pleasant and very much its own. The 18 degrees in the name state its original gravity. It is made for beer gourmets and their high expectations.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyroastedclean
malty
roasted
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced toasted bread and dark malt character, underpinned by subtle roasted grain notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Master Tmavý 18

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-brown with a ruby translucence when held to light, conveying the presence of roasted malts. A persistent, tan-coloured head forms with solid retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a clean, structured presentation.

deep garnet-brownruby translucencepersistent tan headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced toasted bread and dark malt character, underpinned by subtle roasted grain notes. A restrained noble hop bitterness emerges beneath, adding herbal complexity without dominating. Caramel and slight cocoa undertones provide depth, while the overall impression remains balanced and composed.

toasted breaddark maltnoble hopcaramel, cocoa undertones

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with rich caramel and toffee notes developing across the mid-palate. A clean, assertive bitterness builds progressively without harshness, supported by roasted grain flavours that add structure. The beer maintains excellent balance between sweetness and bitterness, with smooth malt texture carrying through to the finish.

full-bodied maltcaramel, toffeeassertive clean bitternessroasted grain

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with noble hop bitterness persisting pleasantly on the palate. A subtle roasted grain dryness and mild cocoa aftertaste complete the experience.

dry, lingering finishnoble hop bitternessroasted grain aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
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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