Czech beer has an excellent reputation all over the world, today it is one of the most exported goods from the territory of a small republic. The history of the emergence of beer is long and interesting in its own way, and therefore even beer tours are organized in the Czech Republic.
Beer has become a real symbol of the Czech Republic. The first mentions of a beer drink in this country appeared in 1088. In 1118, the first brewery was built on the territory of the Czech Republic. During this time, the brewing business became widespread, and the beer drink became a real property of the Czech Republic. There are many recipes for making traditional Czech beer. The production of quality beer in the cities of the Czech Republic is a tribute to the traditions that have been formed over many centuries. Today, many companies are bringing about change through experimentation, while still paying tribute to tradition and quality.
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Nowadays, on the shelves of stores around the world, you can find various types of this amazing drink. Such brands of Czech beer as Staropramen, Budweiser, Pilsner Urquell are found most often. One of the most popular brewing cities is Prague. This historic center invites tourists and locals to taste a delicious drink.
When buying them, one should take into account the fact that beer bottled and other containers may taste noticeably different from what is sold, for example, in Prague for bottling under the same names. If you like these Czech beverages, you should definitely try them in the homeland of beer.
Staropramen will appeal to those who like sparkling drinks with a bright taste, Pilsner is a tart drink with a long taste and aroma, it is customary to drink it slowly in good company during long conversations. However, the Czechs themselves do not really like Pilsner today, complaining about its commercial emphasis, that is, the desire to please everyone, having forgotten the traditions of Czech brewing. Budweiser is a man's beer, as they say, with character, this drink is in a certain sense heavy, languid.
In the Czech Republic, few people choose bottled beer, which is mainly exported; true connoisseurs of the Czech beer drink prefer to enjoy the pure and pleasant taste of its draft version.
Beer selection
A large volume of beer is produced in the world according to old Czech recipes. When choosing Czech beer produced in breweries around the world, you should understand that it will taste significantly different from the original, because only the descendants of people who have been doing this business for years can convey all the features of this traditional Czech drink. In addition, unique recipes are usually kept by families and are not sold even if the brand is sold. If you are a fan of Czech beer, give preference to brands that are exported directly from the Czech Republic and not from other countries.
Most of the breweries in the Czech Republic are private, each type of beer produced in them, as a rule, is patented and often bears the name of the head of the family. The tourism industry has a whole area of tourism, with visits to shops, shops and breweries. Beer from private breweries is considered one of the most delicious, but also expensive.