Vratimov 13° Dark Beer
Vratimov 13° is a black beer from Hostinec ve dvoře (The pub in the courtyard), a relatively new microbrewery in the town of Vratimov, not far from Ostrava in the
A Degree Of Quality – Czech Beer Labelling
Czech beer labelling has been baffling visitors to this fine country since before my time. Although almost everyone agrees that Czech beers are some of the finest the world has
Beer Festival At The Micro Brewery
It’s a local beer festival, for local people! We like a good beer festival in the Czech Republic! But then, why wouldn’t we? With so many outstanding beers and small,
St. Martin’s Day
St. Martin’s Day Origins. St. Martin was a Roman soldier in the 4th Century AD who, amongst other achievements, shared his cloak with a beggar. Apparently it was during a
Wine Festival In Valtice
A wine festival is a fantastic chance to get beyond your normal itinerary of cellar visits, chateau tours and clean, fresh air, and get involved with the people who actually
Burčák? It’s a Must, Vin Bourru, Federweisser and Sturm!
‘Burčák? What’s Burčák?’ comes the cry of the uninitiated. ‘Don’t you have Burčák in your country?!’ comes the reply. Usually with a sly grin. Here’s why: Burčák, basically, is young