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Herold Cerny Lezák (Bohemian Black Lager) 13° 3.63 297

Herold Cerny Lezák (Bohemian Black Lager) 13°

Percentile
93
overall
Brewed by Pivovar Herold
Style: Schwarzbier

Breznice, Czech Republic

bottled
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2973.65/5.03.63/5.05.2%97.3Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
Commercial Description:
Herold Bohemian black lager is traditionally brewed using four different malts, the finest saaz hops, and pure spring water.It has been lagered for 70 days in the cellars of our 500 year old castle brewery.
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ralphdot (77), Billingham, Durham, England
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/56/104/514/20
Dec 5, 2009  
Very dark with a good head, roasted malt aroma, taste is much like a stout but with a bit more fizz, good I like it.


 Finn (1510), Tromsř, Norway
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Nov 11, 2009  
Flaske 0,5l bestilt fra Alko/Mounio. Svart som natta. Hřyt brunt kremaktig skum som varte noen minutter. Aromaen er sjokolade & kaffe. God! Smaken er avrundet og innholdsrik: Rřstet malt, kaffe og en markert třrr bitter ettersmak som varer. KI=9


 bsp77 (202), Minnesota, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/516/20
Oct 30, 2009  
Poured from bottle into Summit pint glass. Near black with ruby highlights. Tan foamy head that leaves active lacing. Aroma of chocolate, roasted and caramel malts, and coffee - somewhat subdued overall. Major chocolate with coffee and roasted malt notes. Somewhat bitter at the end, which seems to be mostly due to the roasted character, but the Saaz hops seem to add a slight spicy bitterness as well. Moderate carbonation, somewhat thick full body (not nearly as light as other Schwarzbiers). Finishes dry. Becomes quite creamy as it warms. Seems slightly off-style for a Schwarzbier; of course Herold never claimed it was one, calling it a Bohemian Black Lager instead. Regardless, great lager overall, but not as refreshing as some due to the heavy character.


 KnutAlbert (3217), Oslo, Norway
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Oct 23, 2009  
Bottle in Prague. Smoke, liquorice, like a fine stout. Very dark ruby. Highly drinkable, yet complex. Ashes, cocoa, cereals. Would be lovely with smoked food!


 Hermod (318), Vantaa, Finland
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Oct 13, 2009  
50cl bottle. Pours black color. Roasted malty aroma, with a chocolate and coffee flavour.


 D (551), Poland
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20
Oct 1, 2009  
Seems a bit overrated for me. Sure, it has a nice roasted note, but overall was a bit too watery and with bland finish. Still pretty decent overall.


 Bonster (119), Jersey Shore, New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 23, 2009  
Bottle from BOM. A sudsy brown head sits on top of this deep black brew. Nose is roasted malt, coffee, and molasses. I expected this to be heavier but the surprising light body has a nice roasted flavor with some sweetness.


 judasbeer (281), Budapest, Hungary
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 18, 2009  
Bottled. Pitch-black color with nice thick, brown head. Powerful roasty, chocolaty aroma. Balanced roasted malty mouthfeel with nice smoked edge in the finish. Smooth, almost oily texture with perfect carbonation and lasting dry coffeish aftertaste. Impressive and robust Czech dark lager. Along with any kind of dark chocolate could be a perfect pairing. I could drink it almost every autumn night.



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