Pivovar Vysoký Chlumec (Pivovary Lobkowicz) Baron Bohemian Czech Dark Lager Dunkel at 5.2% ABV | 22 IBU (C$2.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 500 ml, best before 12-Jan-2017, acquired 18-Sep-2016, reviewed 25-Sep-2016)
Appearance: clear amber-brown with one fat finger of fluffy light beige head, good retention and spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: roasty malts, caramel, milk chocolate, liquorice. (6/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, mild bitter. (6/10) Medium-light body, lively carbonation, short duration lightly bitter finish. (3/5)
A fairly easy-drinking Dunkel. Nothing too interesting or exciting, but fine with lunch. A tad sweet for my preference, but not excessively so. I was going to express doubt about the “craft brewed” claim on the label, but apparently it’s legit – from their (seemingly now defunct) site: “The Lobkowicz brewmaster starts with pure water from the brewery’s artesian wells and bohemian barley, which is turned into malt in their own malt house. He brews the lagers in traditional copper brewing vats, adding aromatic Saaz hops by hand.” (12/20)
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