Eating out in Czech Republic
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Czech Drinks
A visit to the Czech Republic wouldn’t be a complete experience without trying Czech drinks, and there’s a multitude to choose from. Besides the world-famous Pilsner beer, which originated in this country before becoming the most popular kind of beer in all of Europe, the Czechs also produce top-quality wines in the regions of Moravia and Bohemia. Stronger alcohols such as Fernet Stock or Becherovka, strong herbal liqeurs, also have their fans. Slivovica, a kind of fruit brandy, and Borovicka, a Slovak version of gin made from juniper berries, are reserved for those who have strong heads for alcohol.
In Czech Republic there are several vineyards in two major wine-growing areas - Moravia and Bohemia. The wine production, concentrated along the river Dyje is based on local red grape varieties, such as Frankovka, but also uses the most famous...
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This strong herbal liquor from Plzeň-Božkov, is flavoured with 14 various herbs from the Alps and the Mediterranean. It has been produced since 1884 by Lionello Stock, who founded his own liquor company in Trieste, which then belonged to the...
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This strong spirit made from juniper berries is a Slavic version of gin. Borovička liquor with a characteristic white or golden colour is also well known in Poland and Slovakia. It derives its name from juniper, in Slovak called
borievka,...
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In the cold winter, there is nothing better than the traditional Czech hot wine, called Svarak. This mixture of wine, juice, spices and fruit is commonly served in typical wineries, bars and mountain shelters in ski resorts. It is also a...
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This herbal liquor originating from the town of Karlovy Vary has a specific bitter taste similar to the one of Jagermeister. It is flavoured with 32 various herbs, such as anise seeds and cinnamon. Becherovka has a very long history, dating back...
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The most popular beer style derives its name from the Czech town of Plzeň, where it was originally brewed. However, it rapidly gained a great popularity abroad, especially in Germany, so nowadays the name refers generally to pale lager beer, no...
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The history of beer in Czech dates back to the 12th century, when the city of Brno was granted a right to brew beer. The rapid increase came in the 19th century, after the establishment of a brewery in Plzeň by a German, Josef Groll, who also...
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This strong colourless alcohol, similar to brandy is usually made from fermented plum juice. Its history dates back to the medieval times. It was initially produced by Ashkenazi Jews, as it didn't involve fermenting grains and it could be drunk...
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