Bohemia Regent

My last night in Prague I was desperate to try another beer for the blog. A couple days before I saw a little store right next to my hotel with a bunch of beer bottles in the window, so I went in and after much uncertainty I chose a Bohemia Regent. After paying the clerk 20 korunas, 1 US Dollar!, I went back to my hotel room to enjoy my last Czech beer in this amazing city.

This beer poured a nice rich amber color and had a frothy, thick head. This was a traditional Czech pilsner and the company has been around since 1379! Strong malty nose to go along with the full malty flavor. The after taste was mildly bitter, but not over powering. Very well balanced. I was exhausted from a long day of walking and sight seeing so I didn't write much about this one. I mostly just sat back and enjoyed this beer for myself!

It was getting late when I opened this beer and I originally wasn't going to finish this 1/2 liter, but it was so good I had no other choice but to take it all down. I encourage you to visit this historic place and experience the culture, and of course the beer for yourself! Na Zdravi!!

Strahov Brewery 4 of 4 : India Pale Ale

Everything I've had at the Klasterni Pivovar Strahov brewery so far has exceeded my expectations so I had to try their fourth and final beer, India Pale Ale. The head was thick and lasting and also layered quite well. This beer poured and coldly golden, almost caramel color. The nose was an explosion of hoppy, fruity citrus that reminded my of American IPA. The first taste confirmed the nose with the taste of the abundant hops. This beer was more bitter then their American counterpart but much more smooth. The aftertaste hits you almost instantly and pleasantly sticks around.

The Czech Republic has some of the best beer in the world I am very fortunate to have had experienced this great place with my awesome girlfriend, who makes a cameo in this picture!

If you are ever in Prague make an effort to check this place out and to check out their website!! http://www.klasterni-pivovar.cz/en/

Strahov Brewery 3 of 4 : Wheat

After I drank my first two beers at the brewery I was hooked. I drank them, ordered some food,and while waiting for the food to get there I had a sip of my girlfriend's Wheat she ordered. I knew right then and there I needed to try it, and try the other one while I was at it. We decided to go to the Observation Tower nearby to do some quick sight seeing and burn off the calories from our gigantic meals. This proved to be a great experience, but a not so good idea. We walked up the biggest hill to get there, only to walk an extra 299 steps to the top of the tower, and do it all in reverse on the way back.

Finally we made it back to the brewery! I ordered the Wheat like I had planed and here it is.

This beer was a cloudy amber color and the nose was a very grainy explosion of wheat. It had a good head but didn't stick around for long. This was a traditional wheat beer, naturally cloudy, top fermented, low hopped, and all around better then any other wheat I've ever had. The main flavor, surprisingly, was wheat and boy was it heavy in the best way! Totally different then American Wheat beers. The aftertaste was strong, but not overpowering, and stuck around for a while. (That was fine with me because I didn't want this to end!) If I ever go back to Prague I am defiantly going back to relax and have the humbly called Wheat.

Strahov Brewery 2 of 4 : Dark

I thought I might as well try all four of the beers at Strahov Brewery while in Prague. The Amber was perfect so next up was the Dark. (All the beers here had straight to the point names; Amber, Dark, Wheat, and etc.) After eating my meal, of the biggest ribs I've ever seen, I was in the mood for a heavier beer so naturally I went with the Dark.

The color was a very dark ruby and I could defiantly notice hints of coffee in the nose and overall taste. Head was very good but didn't last long. This beer was very well hopped, dry, and was all malt. The perfect dark! Very strong and hearty. I could actually taste hints of the Amber in this beer. Freshness makes all the difference for me and this is as fresh as it gets! There is more to come from this brewery and it only gets better!

Strahov Brewery Part 1 of 4 : Amber

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!

Pilsner Urquell

Greetings from beautiful Prague, Czech Republic! I was fortunate to get the chance to visit this wonderful city for three days while I was in Europe and if I could have I would have never left! Everything about this place is terrific, the architecture, culture, food, and of course the beer! I decided to start with the FIRST AND ORIGINAL pilsner and The Czech Republic's most popular beer, Pilsner Urquell.

This first ever pilsner was invented in 1842 in the town of Pilsen, Czech Republic and the name translates to "The pilsner from the original source." My girlfriend and I were walking close to our hotel and we noticed a cafe and decided to stop for some beer and a quick bite. I knew The Czech Republic was know for it's great beer but I had no idea! This beer had an amazing, thick, and creamy head that lasted until the very end. (That's what she said) But seriously amazing!! Nice deep golden color with hints of malt and sweet honeysuckle in the nose. Very aromatic. The taste is unreal! I am used the the American "Pilsners" and with a single drink this put them all to shame. So complex in flavor and yet so simple. Very full flavored and malty with the not too overbearing hoppy aftertaste .

I was enjoying this beer so much I forgot to take a lot of notes on it. I highly recommend you get yourself a case, sit back, and do the same so you know what I am talking about!!

Ringnes Fatøl

It has been a while since I have posted something so today I will be reviewing a different kind of Ringnes called Fatøl. So far I have been very please with Ringnes so at the local store where I am staying I saw this and gave it a try. There isn't really a Norwegian to English translation of the word Fatøl but I was told it means barreled or tapped, and in Norway barreled and tap beer is supposed to be the best quality and freshness. I can see what they mean! This beer poured a very nice deep amber color and had a long lasting and thick head. I was surprised when I had my first sip to find this a thicker brew then the Ringnes Premium. Much more flavorful and like all the Norwegian beers I have had so far very fresh! The nose was sweet and bitter and much lighter then the actual heavy taste. I'm starting to wonder if Norway makes bad beer?

I still have a BUNCH of beers to post yet from Norway, Sweden, and The Czech Republic so make sure to keep checking!!