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Trautenberk polotmavá 13°

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Caramel malts give this semi-dark (polotmavá), bottom-fermented lager its garnet-red colour, and caramel comes through in the taste as well, joined by a pleasant bitterness. Brewed from four malts and three Czech hops, unfiltered, and listed by the brewery as a strong beer at 13 degrees original gravity. It belongs to the permanent range of the brewery in Malá Úpa.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
Sweet caramel and bread crust dominate the nose, supported by subtle earthy and herbal notes from the Czech hop bill.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trautenberk polotmavá 13°

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-red colour, characteristic of caramel malt influence, with a naturally hazy appearance from the unfiltered conditioning. The head forms with modest density and settles steadily, leaving thin but persistent lacing along the glass.

garnet-rednaturally hazyunfilteredmodest carbonation

◌ Aroma

Sweet caramel and bread crust dominate the nose, supported by subtle earthy and herbal notes from the Czech hop bill. The yeast presents quietly in the background, contributing a clean, slightly mineral undertone without any sharp fermentation character.

caramel sweetnessbready grainherbal hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Caramel malt sweetness arrives first, followed by a full malty body that carries notes of dark bread and gentle toastiness. Czech hops contribute a restrained but persistent bitterness that balances the sweetness without dominating, creating a harmonious interplay across the palate.

caramel-forwardfull malt bodypleasant bitternesshoppy balance

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately dry with lingering caramel notes and a subtle hoppy bite that extends into the aftertaste. Clean fermentation leaves no astringency, allowing the malt character to fade gradually.

dry finishlingering caramelhoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
75
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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