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 Tomislav
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 Tomislav
◎ Appearance
Deep mahogany to dark brown color with excellent clarity and a creamy, persistent tan head. The beer displays excellent head retention and fine carbonation that creates an inviting, full-bodied visual presentation characteristic of quality Czech dark lagers.
◌ Aroma
Inviting nose dominated by roasted dark malt and subtle caramel sweetness with hints of dark chocolate and dried fruit complexity. Clean yeast character with a slight bread-like maltiness supports the core roasted profile without any harsh or burnt notes.
◐ Taste
Rich, smooth entry with prominent dark malt and caramel flavors transitioning to dark chocolate and dried fruit notes in the mid-palate. The 7.3% ABV provides warming character and body without heat, while mild bitterness (25 IBU) remains well-integrated and balanced throughout.
◑ Finish
Full, warming finish with lingering dark malt and subtle chocolate notes that persist cleanly without astringency. The aftertaste remains dry yet slightly sweet, showcasing exceptional balance for this style.
Food Pairing
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