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Czech Amber

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Herbal and floral in the aroma, with caramel and spice on the palate: rich, clean malt flavours, a medium body and a soft, dry finish. Magnum and Saaz hops meet Pilsner, Munich, Vienna, CaraMunich, chocolate and rye malts in this 5.0% ABV October seasonal, listed under Thwaites' Hop-ping Around the World banner.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralherbalmalty
floral
herbal
malty
clean
caramel
spicy
Aroma
Herbal and floral notes dominate the nose, with Saaz hops contributing their signature spicy, slightly earthy character.
also:noble hop,chocolate
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Czech Amber

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with a warm, burnished copper tone characteristic of the style. Clear and bright with good clarity, crowned by a stable white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, creating a refined visual presence.

deep amberclearstable headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Herbal and floral notes dominate the nose, with Saaz hops contributing their signature spicy, slightly earthy character. Beneath the hop-forward profile, caramel and light chocolate malt undertones emerge, balanced by a subtle spiciness that suggests rye grain complexity. The bouquet is clean and inviting, without any harsh or reductive notes.

herbalfloralSaaz spicecaramel malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean, well-defined malt sweetness—Vienna and Munich malts provide caramel body and subtle chocolate depth, while CaraMunich adds a gentle toasted dimension. Magnum hops deliver restrained bitterness (22 IBU) that balances without overwhelming, leaving room for the spicy, noble-hop character to shine mid-palate. The medium body sits comfortably on the tongue, neither lean nor heavy.

caramelnoble hopsclean maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and dry, with lingering herbal and spicy hop notes fading gracefully into a crisp, mineral-like aftertaste. The drying effect invites another sip without leaving astringency or sweetness behind.

softdrycrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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