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Staropramen Černý

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🌍 Czech Republic · Czech Dark Lager · One of 7 Czech Dark Lagers in hopIQ

Staropramen's dark lager — 'Černý' means 'Black'. A low-ABV Czech tmavý (dark) lager with roasted malt, caramel and light chocolate character. Clean and smooth despite the dark appearance, with a gentle bitterness and a refreshing finish at just 3.8%. Staropramen Černý is served on draught across Prague alongside the flagship Světlý: the dark pint that balances the Czech pub beer board.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark33
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech Dark Lager.
Malt character
malty
roasted
caramel
chocolate
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Featured inThe Best Czech Beers

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.

deep garnetcleartan headdark lager appearance

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.

roasted maltcaramelbreadchocolate undertones

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.

maltycaramel-forwardsmoothlight-bodied

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.

clean finishcrispslightly sweet
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Staropramen Černý

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 Staropramen Černý

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 roasted, malty, clean character as Staropramen Černý will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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