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Staropramen Granát

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🌍 Czech Republic · Czech Amber Lager · One of 2 Czech Amber Lagers in hopIQ

Staropramen's amber lager — 'Granát' means 'Garnet' in Czech, describing the deep amber-red colour. A semi-dark Czech lager with caramel malt sweetness, a balanced bitterness and a clean, smooth finish. Staropramen Granát is the halfway point between the pale Světlý and the dark Černý: a traditional Czech style that pre-dates the invention of the pale lager in 1842.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech Amber Lager.
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Staropramen Granát

Appearance

Staropramen Granát displays a beautiful deep amber-red hue, reminiscent of garnet gemstones from which it derives its name. The beer shows excellent clarity with a bright, luminous quality when held to light. A persistent off-white head forms and maintains good retention, indicating proper carbonation and malt structure.

deep amber-redgarnet coloredclearpersistent head

Aroma

The nose leads with inviting caramel malt sweetness complemented by subtle bread and biscuit notes characteristic of Czech lager tradition. Gentle fruity undertones emerge beneath the malt-forward profile, with no aggressive hop presence to distract from the balanced, clean aromatic character.

caramel maltbreadsubtle fruitclean

Taste

The palate opens with smooth caramel malt sweetness that provides excellent flavor foundation without becoming cloying. Mid-palate reveals biscuity bread character with balanced, moderate bitterness (22 IBU) that arrives without harshness. The light body keeps the experience crisp and refreshing while maintaining complexity.

caramel maltbalanced bitternessbreadsmooth

Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the modest bitterness resolving quickly into a dry, refreshing conclusion. Subtle sweetness fades gracefully, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

cleancrispdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Staropramen Granát

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 Granát

About Czech Amber Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Amber Lager?

Czech Amber 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 Amber Lager

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

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