Best Czech beer?

May 26, 2004 24 Replies

There is more than one "Korbel." In this case, it's Pivovar Korbel, Malý Rohozec, in the Czech Republic. Not the same thing as Velkopopvicky Kozel at all. The Korbel beers are interesting and distinctive. The brewery is quite small, comparable to an American microbrewery in output.

The 10-degree dark's okay.

Pretty impressive stuff, too.

It's still a brand produced by Prague Breweries, but most of their output seems to be concentrated on Staropramen, their main brand.

The Eggenberger pale lager? Great beer, especially at the brewery's beer hall in Cesky Krumlov. That place suffered from the floods of

2002.

Ever tried Policka, Nova Paka and Dacicky (Kutná Hora) ?

The municipal brewery in Policka also has a hotel and a beer garden. The town itself is worth a visit. I wasn't too impressed with Rychtar. Haven't tried Korbel since 1992, but still remember it.

For my own beer ratings from Czech R etc, see:

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Jomar Hønsi, Oslo

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Don't remember having Policka, but Kutná Hora, yes. The dark lager is pretty good.

When I was in Eger, Hungary, years ago I developed a taste for Staropramen (I tried looking for a Hungarian brew but couldn't find any).. it is good!

Dan Iwerks explained on 5/28/04 :

Me too!

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