Prague boasts several historic pubs which brew beer onsite. These microbreweries produce a variety of deliciously fresh beers, ranging from light pilsners to dark spicy ales. The Prague Brewery Tour visits three of the best pub breweries, where we sample their finest beers, soak up the atmosphere, and learn about the longstanding tradition of brewing in the Golden City. The tour begins in the Old Town, where we meet our guide, the 'Beermaster', and then take a short tram ride to the first pub brewery. At the pub, we view the large brewing facilities, and the guide explains the process behind it. Next, it's time to take a seat and sample 7 of their best beers. We try a range of beers, including light and dark unpasteurised lagers, a wheat beer, and some speciality brews. When tasting beer, Czech people often order traditional pub snacks like cheese and sausage to accompany the drinks. We join in with this, and it's included in the price. After this, we take a 10-minute stroll to the next stop, a grand historic pub and brewery, where we sample a heady 13% dark lager. It is brewed in house from water, hops, yeast and four kinds of malted barley. Our final stop is a large traditional Old Town pub brewery, and it's the most typical 'locals' tavern in Prague. The air is filled with the hum of Prague people enjoying a beer (or two!) after work. At this brewery we sample a semi-dark amber brew. This is a yeast beer, a rare subspecies of Czech Pilsner that has fresh yeast added after fermentation. The extra yeast makes the beer crisp and vibrant. Unpasteurised beers don't stay fresh for long, so drink up! The Prague Brewery Tour is not a beer drinking competition. There is certainly plenty to sample, but it's about quality not quantity, taste and discovery. At each pub the Beermaster explains the brewing process. He outlines the steps involved and the ingredients employed. Participants will gain an appreciation of the varying complexities of taste and finish in each of the beers we drink.
The Beermaster will also be keen to explain the history and traditions of beer brewing in Czechia as a whole, a country which has had a huge impact on beer brewing throughout the world. Apps and guidebooks are no substitute for a real guide. We'll have plenty of fun, and by the end of the tour you will hopefully appreciate why Czechs consider themselves the premier beer brewing nation on the planet. The Prague Brewery Tour is in English. It can be arranged in other languages for groups (10+ people).
This activity is suitable for adults of all ages. It is paced to the participants on the tour. -----------------------------------------------
ALTERNATIVE TOURS WITH BEER
-Calm pub tour: Prague Tour With Czech Food & Drinks
-Wild pub tour: Prague Pub Crawl
-Drink in one pub: Czech Beer Tasting |