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Černá lavina

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A dark, slightly bitter lager with a polished taste. Its trademark is the avalanche effect: after pouring, the dense, creamy head swirls slowly in the glass. Called Černá lavina, Black Avalanche in English, it is brewed in Humpolec from barley malts and hop products with water from the brewery's own wells.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanroasted
malty
clean
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with soft roasted grain and gentle dark fruit notes, complemented by a subtle herbal hop character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Černá lavina

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's polished character. The dense, creamy head forms a slow-moving swirl upon pouring—the hallmark 'avalanche effect'—and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated.

deep mahoganycreamy headexcellent clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft roasted grain and gentle dark fruit notes, complemented by a subtle herbal hop character. Beneath lies a refined malty foundation with hints of caramel and cocoa. No sharp edges; the aromatics remain composed and inviting.

roasted graindark fruitherbal hopscaramel undertones

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and creamy, with a well-rounded malt backbone of toasted barley and subtle roast. Bitterness builds gradually through the mid-palate at a moderate level, never aggressive, while dark fruit and cocoa notes provide depth. The finish remains clean and balanced, allowing the malt character to linger without astringency.

smooth entrymoderate bitternesstoasted maltdark cocoa

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with a gentle fade of roasted grain and mild bitterness. A pleasant dryness persists without harshness, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering grain
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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