Beer Events - September 2018 Upcoming Czech Beer Events & Festivals
As the leaves turn from a crinkled dusty green, and the intense heat of this summer finally (and hopefully) dissipates, September brings with it a golden month of beer culture and festivals throughout the Czech countryside.
This month’s events truly celebrate the institution of the village microbrewery, as we see many local microbreweries hosting their own beer festivals. Plzen, the historic epicenter of Czech beer culture, gets invaded by thirsty drinkers on numerous weekends.
Černokostelecké Vykulení
The microbrewery of Černokostelecký will host their annual ‘Vykulení’ on their charming brewery grounds. Expect a small (but better!) tap list of beers brewed on site, as well as lots of kids activities, food, and live music.
September 8th
Mala Strana Beer Tasting Tour
An expertly curated walking tour through Prague’s gorgeous Mala Strana quarter, focusing on Czech microbrews. An excellent way to learn about the Czech Republic’s complex history through, well, our favorite beverage, beer. Five fresh beers are the main stay of this tour, each a different style, covering everything from lager history to contemporary IPAs.
Starts every Saturday at 3.30 or send an inquiry for your own private group.
Pivovar Uhříněves Beer Fest
Located just on the very south-eastern edge of Prague, Pivovar Uhříněves will be hosting their own beer festival on the afternoon of September 8th, starting at 2 p.m. Their own brews will be on tap, and for entertainment, expect lots of music and a fire show.
September 8
Raven Fest
To celebrate their 3rd year anniversary, Raven will host Raven Fest at their home base in Plzen. Over 30 Raven beers will be on tap, lots of music, brewery tours, Raven merchandise, food, something ‘sour’ for Prague hipsters, and an after party in their own pub.
September 15th
Zichovec Beer Fest
Not to be outdone by their Plzen based fellow brewers, the Zihovec’s brewery grounds in Louny will host their own beer festival, featuring no doubt a wide selection of their ales and lagers. However for Prague hipsters get nothing.
September 15
Blind Beer Tasting
For those curious about Czech craft beers, a Blind Beer Tasting challenge is a great way to not only test your beer style knowledge, but sample this country’s current beer trends and seasonal specialities. 8 Czech craft beers are hand chosen by a professional guide in up-beat and centrally located Ale Bar.
Held every Friday at 5 p.m, or by arrangement.
Slunce ve Skle
Aptly called ‘slunce ve skle’ or ‘sunshine in a glass’, Czech microbreweries from across the country converge on the microbrewery of Purkmistr in Plzen for a weekend of beers, music, and fun. Expect beers from larger microbreweries, as well as folks just testing their waters, literally. A great way to sample harder to find microbrews that don’t make it to Prague.
September 21-22
Pivní Festival
Vítězné Náměstí’s farmer’s market morphs into a beer festival on this particular Saturday morning. Normally a market of delicacies and produce, why not brighten your Saturday morning market shopping with a little beer.
September 22
To be announced….The Bruery Tap Take Over
BeerGeek Bar will host a tap take-over with The Bruery, a Californian based craft brewery specializing in barrel aged and experimental beers. Watch BeerGeek’s Facebook page for details.