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Kanec 12 Premium Polotmavý

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Kanec 12 Polotmavý offers a gentle taste and aroma of caramel malt, a colour from copper to bronze, a medium crispness and a pleasant bitterness. Munich, Vienna and caramel malts meet Sládek and Žatecký poloraný červeňák hops. Like its pale sibling it is made the old Czech way, fermented in open vessels and matured in lager tanks.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with candied caramel notes from Vienna and Munich malts, warm and inviting without heaviness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kanec 12 Premium Polotmavý

◎ Appearance

A luminous copper to bronze hue dominates the glass, reflecting the malt bill's gentle roast. The beer presents excellent clarity with a dense, off-white head that clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, creating a refined visual presence.

copper to bronzeclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with candied caramel notes from Vienna and Munich malts, warm and inviting without heaviness. Subtle herbal and spicy undertones from Sládek and Žatecký poloraný červeňák hops provide gentle complexity. The character remains clean and balanced, with no aggressive floral or vegetal intrusion.

caramel maltherbal hopscleanbalanced

◐ Taste

Entry brings soft caramel sweetness and a malty roundness that coats the palate pleasantly. Mid-palate maintains a crisp backbone with moderate bitterness and gentle hop spice that never overwhelms the malt foundation. The finish transitions toward dryness with a clean, refreshing quality that encourages another sip.

caramel sweetnessmaltycrispmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and short to medium, fading with lingering malt character and a subtle bitter edge. No harsh alcohol warmth or rough tannins interfere with the overall smoothness.

clean finishsmoothrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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