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Primátor Dark

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This is Primátor's black-brown Czech lager of 4.5 %, brewed from four malts – Pilsner, Munich, caramel and colour malt – and hopped with the Czech varieties Saaz and Sládek. The special malts give a deep brown colour and a velvety tan head. The palate is round and led by caramel, with traces of roasted black coffee and dried plums and a hint of bitter chocolate, while a moderate bitterness keeps the sweetness in check and the finish stays soft.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelroastedcoffee
caramel
roasted
coffee
chocolate
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness underpinned by roasted malt character.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor Dark

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in the glass, displaying excellent clarity despite its dark complexion. The head is dense and velvety tan, clinging to the glass with fine lacing that persists through the drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending visual liveliness to the dark body.

deep brown-blackvelvety tan headfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness underpinned by roasted malt character. Gentle notes of black coffee and dried plum emerge from the blend of Munich and colour malts, while a subtle hint of dark chocolate lingers beneath. The Czech Saaz and Sládek hops contribute restrained herbal depth without dominating the malt-forward profile.

caramel sweetnessroasted coffeedried plumdark chocolate

◐ Taste

The palate is round and fullbodied, led by soft caramel and a gentle roasted grain character that evokes black coffee and cocoa. A moderate bitterness—21 IBU—keeps the inherent sweetness in check, preventing any cloying sensation. The special malts work together to create a balanced interplay of toasted notes and understated dark fruit complexity.

caramel forwardroasted grainbalanced bitternesssoft mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish remains soft and clean, with the bitterness fading gracefully into a lingering gentle sweetness. No harshness or astringency; the aftertaste is malty and composed.

soft finishmalty aftertaste
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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About Czech Dark Lager

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