Staropramen

Why it matters

Represents Prague brewing as distinct from Plzeň and České Budějovice, and is the Czech lager most drinkers outside the country meet in bars rather than in bottles.

Details

Reference beers

• Staropramen Premium5% ABV

  Prague’s largest-selling lager, and the Czech beer most drinkers outside the country meet on draught.

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Styles it is associated with

• Czech premium pale lager — The original pale lager: rich bready malt, generous Saaz hopping and a rounded bitterness that soft Bohemian water makes possible.
• Czech pale lager — The Czech everyday lager: lower in strength than the premium version but keeping the soft bready malt and generous Saaz hopping.

Traditions

• Bohemian pale lager brewing — The Czech pale lager tradition: exceptionally soft water, Saaz hops, floor-malted barley and multi-step decoction.