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Tomislav

Zagrebačka Pivovara
Croatia·Czech Dark Lager
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Croatia's most celebrated dark beer and one of the strongest dark lagers in Europe — Tomislav is named after Tomislav I, the first King of Croatia (910–928 AD). Brewed at 7.3% ABV in the Czech dark lager tradition, Tomislav is rich and warming with deep caramel, dark chocolate, dried fruit and a smooth, full-bodied finish. One of Central Europe's finest dark lagers and the beer that defines Croatian brewing ambition beyond pale lager.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark36
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecarameldark fruit
chocolate
caramel
dark fruit
toasty
roasted
malty
Aroma
Inviting nose dominated by roasted dark malt and subtle caramel sweetness with hints of dark chocolate and dried fruit complexity.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

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.

dark mahoganycreamy headclearfull-bodied

◌ 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.

roasted maltdark chocolatecaramelbread

◐ 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.

smooth maltdark chocolatecaramel sweetnessmild bitterness

◑ 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.

warmingclean finishlingering malt
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
89
Appearance
87
Finish
88
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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