Good Beer Guide Prague & the Czech Republic

by Evan Rail

Averaging 281 pints of ale per capita per year, the Czech Republic is far and away the world’s leader in beer consumption. As this handy guidebook of beer shows, Czechs are equally expert in brewing beer as well. Listings and analyses are provided of all the major Czech beers as well as lesser-known brews that  are only available within the country, from the highly alcoholic X-33 to the unique, nonpasteurized version of Pilsner Urquell. A guide is also offered to the top pubs, breweries, and drinking holes across the nation, as well as to such unique locations as the Chodovar brewery, which offers full-body beer baths, and the Pelhrimov brewery, which hosts free, open-air rock concerts. Filled to the brim with history, trivia, information on inns and accommodations, and extensive backstories, this is an essential resource for beer lovers and world travelers alike.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

About the author

Born and raised in Central California, Evan Rail studied at UC Davis and at NYU in Paris, where he received his MA. His writing appears in a number of publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Food & Wine and VinePair, where he has a monthly column. His essay Why Beer Matters, an Amazon Top 100 Bestseller, was followed by The Brewery in the Bohemian Forest, an award-winning memoir. His poems and translations have appeared in The New Republic, Zyzzyva, Poetry Review and The Times Literary Supplement (TLS), among other journals. He lives in Prague.

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Reviews

[Patrick Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perhaps the most well-worn book on my shelf, this fabulous beer guide was a superb companion for my wife and I as we spent two years living in Prague. It served as a teacher, a guide, a map and ultimately a to-do list. I re-read sections on Czech beer styles and the culture of beer and breweries in Czech Republic, but spent most of my time flipping through Prague section planning our next outing. Honestly, I can't think of a way to improve the book; it has everything you need if you are spending a few nights in Prague, or spending a month driving through the country. If you have the opportunity to live in Prague, or anywhere in Czech Republic however, it would be a shame not to own this book, read it over and over and lend it to your friends. This isn't one of those "borrowing" books; you are going to want to own it and mark it up as you go. Na Zdravi!

[OttoTheBierDude Thebierdude · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great beer guide that is second to none for the Czech Republic that is in need of an update asap