{"product_id":"velvet-moth-czech-dark-lager","title":"Velvet Moth Czech Dark Lager","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eDark beer doesn't have to be heavy. And it certainly doesn't have to taste like somebody dissolved a loaf of burnt bread in your pint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfro Caribbean's Velvet Moth is a beautifully balanced Czech style Dark Lager brewed by Afro Caribbean Brewing Company in Cape Town. Inspired by the traditional dark lagers of the Czech Republic, this beer combines the rich, complex flavours of darker malts with the crisp, refreshing drinkability that makes lager so universally loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePouring almost black with striking garnet highlights when held to the light, Velvet Moth might look like a big, intimidating stout, but appearances can be deceiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5.2% ABV, it's surprisingly light bodied and exceptionally easy to drink, with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and delicate layers of chocolate, caramel and dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carefully selected malt bill includes Pilsner, Munich, CaraMunich III, CaraAroma, Melanoidin and Carafa Special III, providing a complex foundation of toasted malt, gentle sweetness and rich colour without excessive roasted bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Saaz hops introduce a restrained herbal bitterness, keeping the malt sweetness in check and allowing the beer's softer, more delicate flavours to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just 29 IBUs, Velvet Moth is all about balance. Rich enough to keep things interesting, but refreshing enough to remind you that this is, first and foremost, a lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssentially, it's a dark beer for people who enjoy dark beer, and an excellent introduction for people who think they don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep mahogany to almost black, revealing beautiful garnet-red highlights when held against the light. A creamy, tan-coloured head completes the presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inviting aromas of toasted malt, milk chocolate and caramel, accompanied by subtle dark fruit, lightly roasted coffee and a delicate herbal note from the Saaz hops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth, creamy and remarkably approachable. Gentle chocolate and caramel flavours lead into toasted bread, dark fruit and subtle roasted malt. The body remains relatively light, with restrained sweetness and soft bitterness creating an exceptionally balanced drinking experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean, smooth and refreshing, with lingering chocolate, toasted malt and a gentle herbal bitterness. Far lighter and crisper than its dark appearance might suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Afro Caribbean Brewing Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cape Town, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeer Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Velvet Moth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Czech Dark Lager\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIBU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pilsner, Munich, CaraMunich III, CaraAroma, Melanoidin \u0026amp; Carafa Special III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHops:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saaz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYeast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AEB FermoLager W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lager\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewed \u0026amp; Packaged:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cape Town, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACBC","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":45731182411799,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Velvet_Moth_Czech_Dark_Lager.jpg?v=1791556254","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/nl\/products\/velvet-moth-czech-dark-lager","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}