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Speciální Tmavé 14º

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The dark end of the Czech lager range, tmavé meaning simply dark beer. Cacao and brown sugar come through first, with the roast held back far enough that the beer stays smooth rather than bitter, and Saaz laying a floral, spicy note over the top. At fourteen degrees of original gravity it is the fullest of the three in the series, though the strength stays moderate and the finish comes off drier than the sweetness up front would suggest.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
chocolatefloralspicy hop
chocolate
floral
spicy hop
roasted
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with soft cacao and caramelized brown sugar, creating a warm, inviting entry.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Speciální Tmavé 14º

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet to near-black in the glass, with excellent clarity that allows light to pass through the body. The head forms as a dense tan collar with strong retention and fine Schaumkleiden down the sides of the glass. Carbonation is moderate and lively, creating a consistent stream of fine bubbles.

deep garnetcleardense foamwell-retained lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft cacao and caramelized brown sugar, creating a warm, inviting entry. Floral and spicy notes from Saaz emerge as the beer warms, adding brightness without sharpness. A subtle roasted undertone remains restrained, never tipping into harsh coffee or burnt grain.

cacaobrown sugarSaaz spicesoft roast

◐ Taste

The palate delivers the promised sweetness on entry—chocolate and malt-forward, with a gentle caramel roundness. Saaz hops provide a spicy, herbal counterpoint that keeps the beer smooth rather than cloying. Roasted character lingers in the mid-palate without becoming bitter, supported by the full body at 14° OG.

smooth chocolateherbal hopsfull-bodiedbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish dries appreciably, transitioning from the sweet entry to a dry, slightly spicy exit. The aftertaste holds a trace of roasted grain and floral hop character, with good length and no harshness.

dry finishlingering spiceclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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