Czech beer is arguably the best in the world. The Czech Republic consumes more beer per capita than any other country, and Prague is its beating heart. Here’s what you should know before you visit.
Czech brewing dates back over 1,000 years. The Bohemian town of Žatec (Saaz) produces the world’s finest hops. In 1842, Pilsner Urquell was born in nearby Plzeň: the world’s first golden lager, which became the template for most beers brewed globally today.
The most common Czech beer. Light golden colour, bitter finish, served cold. Classic examples: Pilsner Urquell, Budvar, Kozel. Strength: typically 10–12° (4–5% ABV).
Deep brown, malty, slightly sweet. Less bitter than pale lager. Excellent food pairing. Often overlooked by tourists who don’t try it.
Between pale and dark: amber colour, balanced bitterness and maltiness. Rare outside Czech Republic. Worth trying when you find it.
Cloudy, hazy appearance. Richer flavour than filtered beer. Only available fresh at the brewery and can’t be bottled. Often the best beer you’ll drink in Prague.
Prague’s craft beer scene has grown rapidly over the past decade. IPAs, stouts, sours: the variety is impressive. Microbreweries like Dva Kohouti and Vinohradský Pivovar lead the scene.
Czech beer is measured in degrees (°). This refers to original gravity (the sugar content before fermentation), not alcohol content. A 10° beer is roughly 4% ABV, 12° is roughly 5%, 14° is roughly 6%.
Beer in Prague is cheap by Western standards, but prices vary a lot depending on where you are:
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