Žatec Dark Lager
Žatecký Pivovar

Žatec Dark LagerŽatec Dark Lager
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From:
Žatecký Pivovar
 
Czechia
Style:
Czech Dark Lager
ABV:
5.7%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 10.85%
Reviews:
60
Ratings:
108
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 25, 2018
Added:
Apr 29, 2010
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by Ego:
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Reviewed by Ego from New Jersey

3.6/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
eyes...
sizzling head on this, off white tiny bubbles slowly fade into the all familiar (and all powerful) O-Ring, deep chestnut brown hue here, consistent color throughout, some carbonation bubblin' and stumblin' up the glass, pretty good looking if not special

nose...
faint prunes, bready malt with a tinge of dry summer house smell, some slightly herbal and honey notes as well, all in balance, all pretty tame but nice

taste etc...
exceptionally clean drinking, what does that mean ? fair enough... it just has a nice overall presentation, from start to finish, the mouthfeel is great, perfectly smooth and medium bodied, the carbonation stops just short of spiky, there is a nice coating on the tongue leaving you both refreshed and wanting more... the subtle hop flavor really peaks the interest of the back of the palette, it reminds me in some weird way of ESBs but with a differing hop signature

verdict?
obviously well crafted but not something that butters my biscuit, there is nothing bad about this beer I would just prefer others before reaching for this
Mar 17, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.52 by qrazvan from Romania

Mar 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.44 by deg from New Hampshire

Jul 12, 2016
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Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 16 OZ bottle into a pint glass at the World of Beer in Columbia, SC. The appearance is a dark brown with medium sized tan colored head. The aroma is full of toasted malt. The taste is very malty and has a sweet finish.
Jul 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.09 by torwart94 from Ohio

May 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.78 by PRoy89 from New Hampshire

Apr 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by Zylod from West Virginia

Jan 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by dcotom from Iowa

Dec 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by fredmugs from Indiana

Oct 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.4 by rkcrozier from New Jersey

May 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by FaradayUncaged from Michigan

Nov 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by largadeer from California

Oct 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by joltinmatt from Ohio

Oct 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.8 by Basoos1 from Oklahoma

Sep 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Sep 07, 2014
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Reviewed by Skywave from Oklahoma

4.5/5  rDev +19%
Pours to a buff head that lasts and laces. Transparent ruby black color. Slight roast and decocted malt aroma with a honey-like floral hop note. Flavor is reminiscent of molasses, coffee and toffee, with a balancing clean bitterness and hop spice. Mouthfeel is light medium. Overall an outstandingly satisfying and complex dark lager.
Aug 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.52 by mrdupers

Aug 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by generallee from Virginia

Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by HoppySeb from Washington

Jun 07, 2014
Žatec Dark Lager from Žatecký Pivovar
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 108 ratings