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Ariana Tamno

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A fine caramel aftertaste rounds off this fuller, more forceful dark beer, brewed for autumn and winter in the spirit of Czech brewing traditions. The brewers combine three malts with water and hop extract for a dark golden colour and 5.5% strength, made for warm evenings in good company.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltydark fruit
caramel
malty
dark fruit
clean
roasted
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft caramel sweetness and toasted grain notes, supported by a gentle malt backbone.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ariana Tamno

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to dark brown in the glass, with a translucent body and moderate clarity typical of the Dunkel style. The head forms densely and settles to a thin collar, displaying steady lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, producing fine bubbles that rise with deliberate pace.

deep amber-browntranslucentpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft caramel sweetness and toasted grain notes, supported by a gentle malt backbone. Dark fruit character emerges subtly—hints of plum and dried cherry—while the hop profile remains restrained and clean, allowing the malted character to dominate without sharp or herbal intrusion. A mild bread-like quality rounds the aromatic expression.

caramel sweetnesstoasted maltdark fruit undertonesbready

◐ Taste

The palate is full and round, with caramel and malt forming the foundation of a smooth, enveloping character. Bitterness is subdued at 22 IBU, providing only gentle counterpoint to the sweetness rather than asserting itself. Mid-palate depth comes from roasted grain and dark fruit notes, while the overall impression remains clean and well-balanced without astringency or harsh edges.

full-bodiedsmooth malt sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, closing with a lingering caramel aftertaste that persists gently on the palate. A mild roasted quality fades into the aftertaste, leaving behind a warm and malty impression without drying the mouth.

caramel aftertastemalty warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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 Dunkel

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What is a Dunkel?

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