Czechia · malt · hops · brewing heritage

Follow the Czech brewing trail.

An independent field guide to historic brewhouses, modern craft rooms and the people who keep Czech brewing traditions alive.

Explore the regions

An independent brewery guide

From barley to cellar

A brewery visit reveals more than a finished glass. Malt floors, copper kettles, cool cellars and local water all tell part of a regional story shaped over generations.

01

Praha · Prague

Historic city brewhouses

Small brewing rooms, traditional cellars and contemporary tap culture.

02

Plzeň · West Bohemia

The lager tradition

Explore the techniques and cool fermentation that influenced brewing worldwide.

03

Žatec · Hop country

Fields behind the flavour

Hop landscapes, harvest history and the aromatic character of Czech varieties.

Inside a brewery

Four stages of a good tour

Each brewery is different, but the route usually follows beer from raw ingredients to maturation.

  1. Stage 01Malt and water
  2. Stage 02Brewhouse kettles
  3. Stage 03Fermentation
  4. Stage 04Cellar and tasting

Before your visit

Tour responsibly

Book ahead. Production areas often have limited group sizes and fixed tour times.

Dress safely. Closed shoes and an extra layer are useful in working areas and cool cellars.

Plan the return. Use public transport or a designated driver after any tasting.

Bohemian Brew Routes is an independent, non-commercial guide and is not affiliated with any brewery. Verify schedules, age requirements, accessibility and safety rules with each official venue. Alcohol is intended only for adults and should be enjoyed responsibly.