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Eliska

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Switzerland·Czech Dark Lager·Rank 23 of 50 · The Best Swiss Lagers
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Eliska is a Czech Dark Lager, also called Tmavé, at 4.8% ABV, brewed in collaboration with the maltster Weyermann. The dark colour hides a light, round beer with notes of toasted bread, fresh bread crust and caramel, delicate caramel on the palate. The brewer sends you to an old pub in Prague, and a wolf sits on the label. Saaz and Most hops, lager yeast.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
carameltoastynoble hop
caramel
toasty
noble hop
bready
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted bread crust and a subtle caramel sweetness that suggests careful malt handling.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eliska

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with a slight ruby undertone, revealing excellent clarity despite the dark malt bill. A dense, tan head forms with fine bubbles that cling to the glass in a delicate lacing pattern. Moderate carbonation creates a refined visual presence.

deep mahoganyclearfine lacingtan head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted bread crust and a subtle caramel sweetness that suggests careful malt handling. Noble hop character emerges quietly—herbal, slightly floral notes from Saazer—alongside a whisper of fresh bread. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, with no alcohol heat.

toasted breadnoble hopscaramelherbal

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and round, with a gentle caramel sweetness balanced by delicate toasty malt flavors. Mid-palate brings a light biscuit quality and a refined Edelhopfen bitterness that does not dominate. The finish is clean and slightly crisp, allowing the malt character to linger without astringency.

caramel sweetnesstoasty maltbalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, fading gracefully into a dry, malty aftertaste. A subtle noble-hop spice remains on the palate, inviting another sip.

cleanrefreshingmalty fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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About Czech Dark Lager

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What is a Czech Dark Lager?

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