Beer of the Weekend #1,059: Czech Dark
The beer of the weekend is Czech Dark, brewed by the Lion Bridge Brewing Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Serving type: 12-ounce can. “10/30/2023” is printed on the bottom.
Appearance: Poured into a pilsner glass. It looks good! The color is deep, deep brown, almost black. A finger of dense, light tan head settles slowly and evenly.
Smell: Roasted and chocolaty. It is a big dose of roasted malt that imparts caramel and chocolate. There is a little bit of molasses and dark fruit.
Taste: Oooo. It is nice and roasted. It mostly mirrors the aroma with chocolate and roasted malts. There is also caramel and a touch of coffee. The roasted malt and hops have a nice bite and leave a lasting bitterness. The roasted bitterness is not like stout, though; it is smooth and lager-like. There are hints of dark esters but they are fleeting.
Fun facts about Czech Dark:
• Style: Lion Bridge calls it “Dark Czech-Style Lager.”
• Price: $12.19 for a six-pack of 12-ounce cans.
• Alcohol content: 5.2 percent ABV.
• Here is the description via the brewery website: “Subtle roast and chocolate flavors with a Czech Pilsner Malt base and a touch of Czech Saaz hops. A long, cool fermentation and lagering produces this exceptionally easy drinking beer.”
The Quiet Man’s grade: B+.
Serving type: 12-ounce can. “10/30/2023” is printed on the bottom.
Appearance: Poured into a pilsner glass. It looks good! The color is deep, deep brown, almost black. A finger of dense, light tan head settles slowly and evenly.
Smell: Roasted and chocolaty. It is a big dose of roasted malt that imparts caramel and chocolate. There is a little bit of molasses and dark fruit.
Taste: Oooo. It is nice and roasted. It mostly mirrors the aroma with chocolate and roasted malts. There is also caramel and a touch of coffee. The roasted malt and hops have a nice bite and leave a lasting bitterness. The roasted bitterness is not like stout, though; it is smooth and lager-like. There are hints of dark esters but they are fleeting.
Fun facts about Czech Dark:
• Style: Lion Bridge calls it “Dark Czech-Style Lager.”
• Price: $12.19 for a six-pack of 12-ounce cans.
• Alcohol content: 5.2 percent ABV.
• Here is the description via the brewery website: “Subtle roast and chocolate flavors with a Czech Pilsner Malt base and a touch of Czech Saaz hops. A long, cool fermentation and lagering produces this exceptionally easy drinking beer.”
The Quiet Man’s grade: B+.
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