Beer is big business in Prague. In addition to the vastly diverse culture, the great sightseeing opportunities and the attractive architecture, the beer and the pubs explain the recent influx of tourism to the Czech capital. The Czech Republic exports its beers all over Europe so a visit to Prague isn’t even necessary to realise the popularity of their big commercial beer brands. But there is an alternative drinking experience to be had in Prague as the emergence of microbreweries has allowed independent beer makers to also prosper and blend their own unique recipes.
But what do microbreweries have to offer as an alternative to the big brands which dominate the market? Perhaps the common belief is that only in a confined, small scale brewing experience can the passion and authenticity of making and tasting beer truly exist. Maybe is the fact that each bottle that is brewed is an individual and unique entity, stamped with intimacy and the experience is therefore more personable. Or it could be the fact that beer brewed in microbreweries tends to be a lot cheaper and lot stronger! Whatever the reason, it is difficult not to advocate such an interesting and absorbing experience.
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