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Staropramen Granát

Pivovar Staropramen
Czech Republic·Czech Amber Lager·Rank 10 of 25 · The Best Czech Beers
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
toasty
bready
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with inviting caramel malt sweetness complemented by subtle bread and biscuit notes characteristic of Czech lager tradition.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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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