Královský Lev Negra (Lev Black Lion)

Brewed by Mestansky Pivovar
Style: Dunkel
Havlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic

Now this was a damn good beer!! I have only had a few Czech beers, but I will vouch for this nations beer making abilities any day of the week. This is a very smooth beer, with just a little sweetness to it. The name, ’Black Lion’ is a bit deceiving if you are expecting a ’dark’ beer. This beer is a rich caramel color, a deep red, really a beautiful beer. And the flavor is something to write home to your mother about too!

Brown purple color; slightly thick, tan head; Nose of chocolate roasted coffee- yummy. Good coffee character- lots of roasted malt. Not shabby at all- could give Kostritzer a run for it's money.

Sweet yes, but a good balance of malt sweetness and caramel sweetness. Well balanced bitterness keep this sweet character in czech as well (smirk). A well made beer that speaks of good ingredients. Pair this with more adult deserts that feature the flavor of bitter chocolate.

Maybe a dessert-like beer for North America, but really a lovely balance of sweetish malts bitters (hops) and aromas to go with. Very pleasant.

Retired? Poured dark black with sticky tan head and toffee aroma. Smoky wood flavors on a smooth beer ... quite nice.

This brew poured a smnall head of light brown fine to medium sized bubbles. It has a dark browm semi-transparent body with a mild malty aroma. The moiuthfell is smoothe from start to finish. Its flavor is a mild molasses malty caramel clean one that is very pleasing to the palate. This is a very nice beer to drink on a summer evening.

Dark red/brown in appearance, not much head. This is moderately pleasant, no bitterness, and easy on the palate. No body. Great aroma, though.

Pretty dark brown color (ruby when held up to a light) with a medium sized beige head. The aroma and flavor were bursting with burnt tones, coffee, chocolate, and caramel. The aftertaste was very sweet with a root beer character. Bubbly, crisp feel...semi-dry finish. Very enjoyable.