Special Interests (Part VI): Brewing Beer
Our “Special Interests” series takes a look at some unusual or special-interest hobbies that people have in the Czech Republic. In the sixth article of the series, we spoke to…
MUNI Faculty of Arts Presents Workshop On The Spiritual Role of Beer Through History
Two days dedicated to beer and its noble ecclesiastical history. Photo Credit: Freepik Brno, Sept. 20 (BD) - On 29 and 30 September, the Masaryk University Philosophical Faculty is organising…
Starobrno Celebrates 150 years with 15kc Beers
Starobrno was founded in 1872 and this Saturday celebrates three times fifty years. Photo Credit: Pivovar Starobrno. Brno, August 30 (BD) — The fact of the matter is that, sometimes, when…
Harry – A New Distinctive Brewery For Brno’s Gastro Map
A former post office space in Brno has been revived by the Harry brewery. Credit: CP / Brno Daily. Brno, 6 Dec (BD) - The newly-opening CZK 25 million Harry…
“Just Going For One”: Four Great Brno Local Pubs You Should Check Out
If you’re getting a bit fed-up with the same old pubs, Melis Karabulut has some suggestions for interesting or quirky local pubs you may not yet have discovered. Photo credit: Freepik…
Czech Beer Consumption Fell By Seven Litres Per Person In 2020
Last year, beer consumption in the Czech Republic fell by around seven litres per capita. The average consumption of 135 litres was the lowest level since the 1960s. The decline…
První republika ‒ Pivní republika? First Republic ‒ Beer Republic?
Beer is an important part of Czech identity and we now have an interesting take on its development. The Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) has dusted off a report on the…
Today Is International Beer Day – and Czechs Know Just How To Celebrate
The first Friday in August is International Beer Day, a celebration originating in California that has been going since 2007. But in the Czech Republic, the number one beer drinking…
Br(u)no: Counting Beers to Fall Asleep
Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. I’m not good at ;I have been trying it lately because I am even worse at ;I don’t think I have insomnia. I just have a strange ; Basically, I am…
New Beer Tax System Is Mocked On Social Media, But PM Andrej Babiš Isn’t Laughing
A new lower tax rate of 10% applied to draft beer consumed in pubs and restaurants will be effective starting May 1st. The VAT rate for non-alcoholic beer sold in…