Initially, in the Czech Republic, as in other countries, beer was brewed by knights and monks in monasteries, at which hops were grown.
The first mention of beer in the Czech Republic dates back to 993, when the Czech bishop Vojtech built a Benedictine monastery in Brzhevnov and began brewing beer there. In the Middle Ages, brewing developed in cities. In the 13th century, the first legal norms were applied. Later, the nobility also wanted to get the right to brew beer, which caused disputes that were resolved by the St. Wenceslas Treaty of 1517, which abolished the monopoly of the townspeople on brewing.
In modern times, there has been a great beer renaissance associated with the opening of new regional breweries and mini breweries. Currently, there are about 250 breweries of all sizes in the Czech Republic.
You can try beer in Prague at almost every step, where beer varieties are presented, ranging from the well-known and most common (Pilsner Urquell, Krusovice, Staropramen, Velkopopovicky Kozel, Budweiser Budvar, Bernard and others), and ending with craft from mini breweries.
In some establishments, you can order a beer tasting menu, which includes several beers, often from 8 to 10, in small glasses, with a volume of about 0.1 liters each. The purpose of such a menu is the opportunity to try different beers at a time.
However, drowning in the foamy variety, you should be more careful, especially in the center of Prague, because in some establishments they may pour not the beer that you ordered, but cheaper.
Beer Museums in Prague
Where in the "Beer Paradise" and without beer museums!
So, there are two beer museums in the center of Prague:
- Beer Museum in Prague or Czech Beer Museum (Czech Beer Museum), a real small museum with tasting and souvenirs;
- Prague Beer Museum, which, despite the use of the word "Museum" in the name, is in fact a beer bar with a large selection of beer.
Beer Museum in Prague
The Beer Museum in Prague or Czech Beer Museum (Czech Beer Museum) is a museum of the history of Czech brewing with excursions and tastings held, among other things, in hysterical cellars-basements of the 13th century.
The museum consists of several stylized halls, including the Communist period and the Middle Ages in a former cellar, where exhibits and objects directly related to the history of Czech brewing are displayed - bottles, corks, labels, etc. The museum's collection is complemented by mock-up figures and a video presentation.
On the model of the brewery in the museum, you can learn how malt and beer are made, and feel what flavor hops and malt have.
After the tour of the museum, you will have the opportunity to taste 4 beers, and you will also be given a bottle, and you will fill it with beer from the tap yourself, then create your own label and get an unusual souvenir from Prague.
There is a beer hall and a souvenir shop at the museum.
A visit to the Czech Beer Museum is paid. There are tickets including a tour of the museum and beer tasting; or including a tour, tasting and bottling of beer.
All conditions of visiting the museum, including the cost of tickets, opening hours, excursions, tastings and other issues, we recommend checking on the official website of the museum: beermuseum.cz .
Address of the Czech Beer Museum: Husova 241/7, 110 00 Prague 1.
Prague Beer Museum
Prague Beer Museum is a gastro-pub featuring 30 beers from all over the Czech Republic.
In addition to the traditional ones, you can also try unique craft and beer cocktails, as well as a beer tasting menu.
This establishment has four pubs, including one with an original atmosphere, located near Charles Bridge (Karlów most), as well as live music.
All establishments of the Prague Beer Museum, as well as their opening hours, addresses and menus, we recommend checking on the official website: praguebeermuseum.cz/en .
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