While in Prague my girlfriend asked me, "What do you want to do when we are here?" I said I want to see the sights and go to a brewery. She told me that close to the castle there is a monastery that has been brewing on the same sight since 1143 A.D. Bingo! After doing some very fun, and exhausting, sight seeing we arrived at the brewery. The current brewery is actually very new, being rebuilt in 2000 and have since added a restaurant. The menu said they have four beers currently being brewed and like the responsible gentleman I am I decided to give them all a try.
I started with their flagship brew, Amber. The first thing that hit me was the freshness. From where I was sitting I could see the brew tanks and knowing that this beer was made 10 feet from where I am drinking it was refreshing all in itself! Good head that layered well. Color was a very deep amber, much like the name, with a little cloudy hint to it. The bitterness was in perfect contrast to the malt which made this beer incredibly drinkable. Nose was somewhat fruity with the fresh, bitter hops and wasn't overbearing. All around perfect beer!!
Just writing this makes me want another one! Czech Pilsner might just be my new favorite!
