{"product_id":"czechvar-dark-500-ml-24-cans","title":"Czechvar Dark 500 ml - 24 Cans","description":"\u003cp\u003eCzechvar Dark Lager (known as \u003cem\u003eBudweiser Budvar Tmavy Ležák\u003c\/em\u003e in Europe) is a world-renowned dark lager from the state-owned Budějovický Budvar brewery in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. While the name \"Czechvar\" is used in North America due to trademark disputes, the liquid is the authentic, historic dark lager of Bohemia. It is often cited as one of the finest examples of a Schwarzbier or Czech Dark Lager ($Tmavé$), offering a complex, roasty profile while maintaining the legendary drinkability of a Czech pilsner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeer Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dark lager pours a stunning, deep ebony-brown with ruby-red highlights when held to the light. It is topped with a thick, persistent, tan-colored creamy head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e It features a rich and layered nose. Expect dominant notes of roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate, balanced by a subtle sweetness of caramel and toasted hazelnuts. Unlike a stout, the aroma remains \"clean\" and crisp, with a faint floral hint from traditional Saaz hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the tongue, it is medium-bodied with a remarkably smooth, velvety mouthfeel. It leads with a gentle sweetness of dark malt and molasses, which quickly transitions into a roasted bitterness. The finish is surprisingly dry and refreshing, with none of the heavy, syrupy aftertaste often found in darker ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e It has an ABV of 4.7% and a moderate bitterness of 24 IBU, making it incredibly sessionable despite its dark appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The secret to its depth lies in the use of four different types of malt: Pale, Munich, Caramel, and Roasted. It is brewed using the same soft artesian water and whole-cone Saaz hops as the original Pale Lager, and it undergoes a long, cold lagering process (often up to 90 days) to achieve its signature balance and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"301934 - Bruce Ashley Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42599251050583,"sku":"839980","price":88.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Czechvar-Dark-500-ml.jpg?v=1773255650","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/czechvar-dark-500-ml-24-cans","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}