If you’re a beer drinker and are visiting Prague, you should not miss the Pilsner Urquell Beer Experience. It’s an interesting place to visit if you’re interested in brewing, fermentation and drinking beer.
Here you’ll learn about the history of beer production dating back to ancient times…
…and about the Plzeň Beer Rebellion which occurred in 1838.
At that time, tavern owners in the town of Plzeň, Czech Republic, were fed up with poor and inconsistent beer quality and dumped out 36 barrels in protest.
Wanting a consistent product, they recruited Bavarian master brewer, Josef Groll. He made many changes which were considered radical at the time, but resulted in a product that was widely popular. The drink was named Pilsner and was the first ever pale lager. 🍺
Spread over three floors, this fun and inactive museum will keep you entertained from start to finish. The several stops along the way to enjoy a cold beer, certainly add to the experience as well. There’s even a fun, interactive game room.
One thing I didn’t find appealing were these various beer products; hmm.
Tickets are €24.00 ($28.00) and include two beers. Click here for additional information.
After enjoying the beer experience we wandered through the city taking in the gorgeous architecture.
If you enjoyed this post, you might also enjoy Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland.
So this wraps up my posts about Prague, let me know your thoughts on this amazing city in the comments section. We’re currently in Paris for several weeks, but I have much to share about other stops on this trip. If you’re curious about our current travels, click here to read theTravelsketcher’s recent posts.
Wishing you grand adventures,
Tricia
Travels Through My Lens 
That looks like it was a lot of fun! Remember when beer shampoo was a popular thing? Apparently it can temporarily add volume and shine but the alcohol in it isn’t good for hair. Like you though, I wouldn’t want to put it in my hair or shower with it, either! Prague is a gorgeous city. I remember it well. Cheers.
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It was a fun museum to visit; very original and entertaining. I don’t remember beer shampoo; but, like you, I doubt I would have tried it even back then. Yes, Prague is stunning. Thanks so much, Lynette!
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And why waste perfectly good beer to wash it down the drain?
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Excellent point! 🙂
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I’ve done the Guinness tour in Dublin, and the Speights one in Dunedin.
Looks like you had a great time!
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They’re fun places to visit. Thanks for your comment!
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Am a lifelong wine drinker, with the occasional whisky and cognac, but did enjoy the beer tour in Copenhagen and would have loved this . . . and certainly loved comparing the windows and the doors you met on your walk . . . thank you!
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Like you, I prefer wine to beer. In fact, the last time I had a sip of beer before this tour was in Dublin at the Guinness Storehouse, two years ago. I always appreciate your comments; thank you!
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We will be there in a few days, I’ll keep it in mind. Looks like fun! Maggie
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Nice; enjoy! It’s such a beautiful city. Thanks, Maggie!
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Between the two of us, Berto is the one who likes beer more … yet the process of making beer is very interesting to me. And it seems like the people of Prague take brewing beer seriously – though I’m not so sure about the beer shampoo 🫣. Beautiful buildings!
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I’m right there with you, Corna. I much prefer wine to beer, but I love the process; so cool! And yes, they take brewing beer very seriously in the Czech Republic. And no beer shampoo either. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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If I remember correctly Budweiser got their roots from Czechoslovakia. And yet it is despised by many Europeans as, well, less beer and more animal created.
Dave
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Although I’m no expert, I found that Budweiser originated in St. Louis, Missouri. We see many American products here in Europe, but not many beers. Thanks, Dave!
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This from Wikipedia is what I was thinking of when referencing: “Adolphus Buschhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolphus_Busch, a German immigrant to the United Stateshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States and a businessman, encountered the brewery’s Budweiser often during his visit to Europe. Thus, he decided to name his own beer Budweiser and brew it according to the Bohemian process.” Just that even though, as you state, it started as an American beer, it was based on Czech beer making. I wonder if the original formulation tasted more like the European model it was based on or more like the current American beer?
Dave
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Thanks, Dave!
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That is because the folks in Bavaria, Czechs, developed cold fermenting which caused the yeast to sink to the bottom, ale is top fermented, thus producing pilsners and lagers. Over 70% of the world’s beers are lagers and pilsners, which includes Bud, Coors, Rainer, etc. Variation in flavor is a factor of malting, and type of hops, and yeast, etc.
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I am not much of a beer drinker, but I find that making beer is a fascinating mix of ancient history, biochemistry, and culinary craft. I’ve only been to the Guinness Storehouse and found it to be a pretty cool experience. I have to check out your link and see how you got on. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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I don’t like it either, and never drink it, but like you, I find the brewing process interesting. Thanks, Aiva, for sharing.
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Although I don’t drink alcohol anymore, I remember taking a couple of beer tours throughout my travels. Never did one in Prague, but I’ve had Urquell, and it paired well with a creamy, meat-heavy meal (as much of Czech cuisine is). Looks like a fun tour, Tricia!
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I don’t drink beer, but I find the brewing process very interesting. And yes, it does go nicely with the meat centric dishes that are so common in the Czech Republic. Thanks, Rebecca!
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I’m going to have to pass on the beer scented bath products, but everything else looks really interesting!
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Agreed; they’re not at all appealing. Thanks for commenting!
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I love the display of Steins….but beer shampoo!?!?!
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I know; I’m right there with you!
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I’m not a beer drinker, but my husband is. He’d probably enjoy this. Not sure I’d want to try the beer shampoo and beer body wash either!
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I’m not either, but it was an interesting experience. Agreed; beer shampoo and body wash doesn’t sound appealing at all! Thanks!
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Alas, I’m a wine and cocktail drinker. I don’t just not drink beer, I actively dislike it. So this museum might be a skip for me, though those beer products would make great stocking stuffers!
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As am I. I had a few sips, but that was enough for me; I don’t enjoy beer at all. However, the brewing process is so interesting. The products would indeed, make great stocking stuffers for beer lovers. Thanks for commenting.
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beer shampoo??? who would have thought that was a thing. I’m not a beer drinker, but this looks like a very interesting spot to experience
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I know; it doesn’t sound appealing at all. Like you, I’m not a beer drinker either, but the brewing method is very interesting. Thanks for commenting!
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How fun! I don’t drink much at all (I’m a lightweight with both alcohol and caffeine), but when I was in Prague, I actually tried some less-common drinks. I went to some underground pub in Old Town and ordered a broth-based soup, so instead of Pilsner, I tried a Czech dark beer (can’t remember the name). The combo of the soup, dark rye bread, and dark beer was seriously the best drink & food combo I’ve ever had. Also in Old Town, along the main square there was a lady with a table selling grog. I’d never tried it, so I figured, why not have grog in Prague? 🙂 This place you went to sounds neat, though! I’m a huge history fan, even when I’m teaching math and geography instead of history. And I probably should have tried Pilsner while I was there. Next time!
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Lovely memories! I love “grog in Prague”. It certainly is an amazing city. I see you’re a fellow Oregonian; we live in the Portland now after almost 3 years in France. Thanks for reading and sharing your memories!
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