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Tomislav

Zagrebačka Pivovara
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🌍 Croatia · Czech Dark Lager · One of 7 Czech Dark Lagers in hopIQ

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
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

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Czech Dark Lager.
Malt character
caramel
chocolate
malty
roasted
toasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tomislav

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 Tomislav

About Czech Dark Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Czech Dark Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same rich, full-bodied, chocolate character as Tomislav will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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