Monday, November 16th, 2009

this post is a continuation of the brew highlights from last year’s european adventure.
after swinging by pivovarský klub in prague, AP and I decided to visit the source of their house brews, pivovarský dům.
- pivovarský dům was definitely different from its counterpart. whereas pivovarský klub was cool and somewhat modern, pivovarský dům was hot and had a funky mixed atmosphere of copper brew equipment and diner-style checkerboard tile.
- the beers here were different as well – we ordered up a sampler and received a wide variety of their brews, including banana, coffee, cherry, and nettle beers.
- all the above beers were definitely interesting, but I’m not sure I could down a pint of any of them. however, their wheat beer and standard lager were very drinkable.
- overall, this place was an interesting stop, but if I had to do it over again I would probably have skipped it, despite the novelty of their beer selection.

Tags:banana, cherry, coffee, lager, nettle, pivovarsky dum, pivovarsky klub, prague, wheat
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Monday, September 28th, 2009

this post is a continuation of the brew highlights from last year’s european adventure.
after a long trek out to holesovice and pivni galerie (review soon!) in the czech republic, AP and I were in desperate need of refreshment. pivovarský klub definitely came through nicely.
- this place had a great bottle selection (200+ bottles) that included many american/west coast offerings. it was pretty amazing to see some local bottles from places like stone brewing so far from home.
- the downstairs bar was amazing too – bottles lined the walls and the modest tap selection was top notch. the traditional food was great too.
- I tried out the dum stepan from their house brewery, pivovarsky dum – it was a great czech pils that I wish I could get more often.
- I also had a svijany maz from svijany brewery – this beer doesnt seem to get much love on beeradvocate, but I remember it as hiding its 11%abv well and being quite drinkable and refreshing.
- AP had the lipan from these guys in drazic (I think). she also had her now-favorite beer, the pivo svetly lezak from opat aka pivovar broumov, a brewery whose offerings have been impossible to find here in the states (much to AP’s disappointment).
- overall, this place was comfortable, relaxing, and had great service. I will definitely make a point to stop by again the next time I am in the area.


Tags:czech republic, drazic, dum stepan, holesovice, lipan, opat, pils, pilsener, pivni galerie, pivovar broumov, pivovarsky klub, prague, stone, svijany maz
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