Czechia drinks more beer than any other country, and they hold that lead by a mile, too. On average, they drink 152.1 liters of beer per capita. That's an unbelievable amount. However, if you've ever been to the Czech Republic and have visited one of their famed taverns, you will understand just why they drink so much beer. It's unlike anything you've ever graced your lips with, and you won't stop drinking it.
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After stumbling my way around the seemingly endless pubs and bars of Prague, getting lost in the labyrinthine streets, I can confidently say that these are the beers that the folks of the Czech Republic are drinking most.
Pilsner Urquell
The undisputed champion of Czech beer has to be Pilsner Urquell. I frequented one small town pub on my last visit that sold only Pilsner Urquell on tap. I drank it every time I visited, and I drank it until it was time to leave.
The clarity of the beer, expertly and lovingly brewed, not only results in a fantastic tasting pilsner but also a clean drink. I would wake up the next day with so little of a hangover I could tuck into a breakfast beer with no qualms. Nothing quite the hair of the dog that bit you.
Pilsner Urquell is one of the finest beers the world has ever seen. Having it pulled in a Czech pub just makes it all the better.
Radegast
Brewed in the Moravia region of Czech Republic, this delicious beer has a slightly more bitter taste than its counterparts. However, after a whole day of sucking down light, flavorsome pilsners, sometimes something with a little edge is called for. It's a flavor that stands out from the rest. Its unique profile makes it many Czech folks' favorite beer.
The extra bitter flavor of Radegast shines through among the rest, making it a selected choice. When you're in the mood for something bitter, this is the best beer out there.
Kozel
The word Kozel means Goat in the Czech language, and that tells you everything you need to know about this beer. It's considered one of the best Czech beers in the world, and I would find it hard to make an argument against it. Their standards are incredibly high, and you'll rarely have a bad day with whichever of their varied selection you opt for. That includes the day after.
Kozel is renowned for their dark brew, which is rich and full of flavor. Despite being a dark, however, it is still light enough to be drunk all the way through a session without getting overwhelmed. The professionalism of the Czech Republic brewmasters shines through once again with this endlessly drinkable beer.
Gambrinus
You know that beer in your country that every agrees is the cheapest you can go to without it starting to taste like piss? That's Gambrinus. This may sound like an insult, but you have to remember this is the Czech Republic we're talking about here. Even their worst beer is probably better than whatever you can squeeze out of your local high end taps.
Gambrinus is marketed as the working mens choice, fractionally cheaper than the rest. It's incredibly popular in the Czech Republic and is a delicious beer. Grab yourself a bottle and experience how their worst beer makes your best taste like water.
