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Primátor Dark

Pivovar Primátor
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🌍 Czech Republic · Czech Dark Lager · One of 12 Czech Dark Lagers in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech Dark Lager.
Malt character
caramel
coffee
roasted
chocolate
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Primátor Dark

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Primátor Dark

About Czech Dark Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Dark Lager?

Czech Dark Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Czech Dark Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, roasted, coffee character as Primátor Dark will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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