The road to beer in the Karlovy Vary region

The road to beer in the Karlovy Vary region

Do you prefer beer over wine? Forget about overcrowded wine cellars and head to the Karlovy Vary region! Pale, dark, filtered, unfiltered... The sky's the limit here. In the Karlovy Vary region, you'll find a whole range of breweries, from historic giants with a long tradition to small family businesses with unique beer creations. Embark on a beer tasting adventure and find out where you like the frothy pint the most.

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Brewery Svatý Florian | Loket

On a rocky promontory in the bend of the Ohře River, visit the town and castle of Loket, a place connected with legends and rich cultural life. In the local Florian brewery, which is the patron saint of firefighters, you can quench your thirst.

Brewery Červený Vlk | Boží Dar

Take a walk along the educational trail of Boží Dar peat bog. You won't meet a wolf here, but when you're chased by wolf hunger or thirst, visit the local Červený Vlk brewery.

Velkorybnický Hastrman | Velký Rybník

You can combine a beer tasting from a traditional craft brewery with a visit to Plešivec Mountain. Your reward will be beer from Velkorybnický Hastrman, and not just any beer. Have you heard of elderflower or honey beer?

Brewery Karel IV. | Karlovy Vary

While walking through the spa town, you can admire the historic colonnades and taste the local springs. We recommend trying Karel IV. beer with Karlovy Vary mineral water.

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Family Brewery Kronl | Mariánské Lázně

Take a walk through Boheminium Park with miniatures of buildings from all over the country, enjoy crispy wafers, and try the honest craft beer Kronl named after a famous outlaw.

Kynšperský Brewery | Kynšperk nad Ohří

After a tour of the brewery, where the tradition of brewing beer dates back to the 16th century, you can enjoy unfiltered and unpasteurized Kynšperský rabbit.

Brewery Permon | Sokolov

In addition to exhibitions of metallurgy, glassmaking, or porcelain production at Sokolov Castle, you will also see the interior and treasure full of rare gems. In the local craft brewery Permon, you can choose from more than a hundred beers.

Brewery Krušnohor | Kraslice

The rugged Krušné hory landscape deserves equally rugged, bitter beer. The brewery offers a wide range of distinctive bitter beers. You can combine a visit to the brewery with a trip to nearby Jáchymov with Shaft No. 1, home to the Mining Museum.

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Brewery Rudohor | Ostrov - Dolní Žďár

The town of Ostrov is the gateway to the Krušné hory, where miners took ore and brewers from Rudohor took crystal-clear water, which they use to make original beers named after coins. Ostrov is also full of historical landmarks.

Castle Brewery Chyše | Chyše

Beer with a touch of history from quality home malt and sparkling water from the Doupovské hory will be poured for you when visiting Chyše Castle, which after reconstruction is considered one of the most beautiful places in the region.

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Brewery Ryžovna | Boží Dar

Head to Blatenský vrch with numerous remnants of mining, a lookout tower, and the rugged natural monument of Vlčí jámy. In the middle of the mining landscape, a brewery with a restaurant awaits you, where in addition to unique beer, they will gladly bring you some local delicacies.

Brewery Starý hrad | Nivy

The Starý hrad brewery preserves the Old Slavic tradition of brewing strong and high-quality beer as people knew it 12,000 years ago. You can enjoy Karlovarská 14° here, but also immerse yourself in the local beer baths.

Brewery Pivní Skaut | Cheb

Just as a true scout is an explorer, researcher, and tracker, the Pivní Skaut brewery explores, seeks, and discovers the highest quality malt, the most fragrant hops, and the purest beer styles. If you want to embark on an exploration as well, visit Cheb Castle, the historic center, and the local brewery with the Hvězda restaurant.

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Your journey begins at www.cestazapivem.cz

For more tips on trips in the Karlovy Vary region, visit www.zivykraj.cz.

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