Prague's ancestral breweries — where Czechs have been drinking for 400 years

U Fleku since 1499, U Vejvodů 1610, Pivovarský dům craft. The world's oldest brewing tradition, still served on a wooden bench with no fuss.

1. Prague's ancestral breweries — where Czechs have been drinking for 400 years

   U Fleku since 1499, U Vejvodů 1610, Pivovarský dům craft. The world's oldest brewing tradition, still served on a wooden bench with no fuss.

2. 01.

   Czech Republic consumes 190L of beer per capita annually (Germany 95L, US 73L). World's largest since 1993, uninterrupted.

3. 02.

   Modern pilsner was invented in **Plzeň, October 5, 1842** — every golden lager on the planet descends from it.

4. 03.

   **U Fleku** (1499) is Prague's oldest continuously operating brewery. Only serves one beer: dark lager 13°.

5. 04.

   Beer at a historic house costs 50-80 CZK (USD 2-3.50) per half-liter. At a tourist bar in Staré Město, 150 CZK (USD 6.50).

6. 05.

   Czech etiquette: pay at the end. The server tallies marks on a slip. Never ask for the bill before they ask.

7. Continue lendo

   U Fleku since 1499, U Vejvodů 1610, Pivovarský dům craft. The world's oldest brewing tradition, still served on a wooden bench with no fuss.