Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Czech Dark Lager
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Staropramen Černý
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Staropramen Černý
◎ Appearance
Deep garnet to near-black pour with excellent clarity and a thin, persistent tan head. The color is striking yet transparent when held to light, revealing the beer's refined dark character without opacity. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a delicate collar of foam.
◌ Aroma
Clean and inviting nose dominated by roasted malt and subtle caramel sweetness with bread-like grain notes. Light toasted chocolate and cocoa undertones emerge without any harsh roast or burnt character. The aroma is restrained and balanced, reflecting the beer's low IBU and easy-drinking nature.
◐ Taste
Smooth and malty entry with prominent caramel and grain flavors balanced by gentle roasted malt complexity. The mid-palate is light-bodied and refreshing despite the dark appearance, with subtle chocolate notes and a soft mouthfeel. Bitterness is restrained at 22 IBUs, allowing the sweet malt character to dominate without cloying.
◑ Finish
Clean and crisp finish with lingering bread and grain notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste is slightly sweet yet refreshing, leaving no harsh bitterness or astringency.
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