Pilsner Urquell (international title in German, Plzeňský Prazdroj in Czech) is a bottom-fermented beer produced since 1842 in Pilsen, Bohemia (Plzeň, Czech Republic). The beer is today a prominent brand of the global brewing empire, SABMiller, which has also started brewing Pilsner Urquell in Poland[1] and Russia.
Pilsner Urquell has a heavier body but slightly less alcohol than typical American-style lagers (with an almost ale-like fruitiness in the malt body) and more strongly hopped than most pilsener beers. Saaz hops, a noble hop variety, are a key element in its flavour profile, as are the use of soft water[1] and fire-brewing[2]. It is available in a 330 ml (third of a litre) and a 500ml (half litre) in both aluminium cans and green bottles.
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History
As its name claims ("original source" is the meaning of both "Urquell" in German and of "Prazdroj" in Czech); it is the world's original pilsener, or golden beer. Most popular lagers produced in the rest of the world are based upon this original beer. [2] Many beers that call themselves a pilsner, pilsener or pils refer to being made in the style of this beer, first brewed by Josef Groll on 5 October 1842. The Bavarian brewer had been hired by local citizens who had founded the Bürgerbrauerei (Burghers' brewery, Měšťanský pivovar in Czech).
In 1859 the Bürgerbrauerei registered Pilsner Bier B B.[3] In 1898 they also registered Original Pilsner Bier 1842, Plzeňský pramen, Prapramen, Měšťanské Plzeňské, Plzeňský pravý zdroj and finally Pilsner Urquell and Plzeňský Prazdroj that persevered until today.
Notes and references
- ^ "Czech beer brand gets Polish licence". FoodAndDrinkEurope.com. 2002-09-11. http://www.foodanddrinkeurope.com/news/ng.asp?id=15688-czech-beer-brand. Retrieved 2007-03-10.
- ^ Jackson, Michael. Ultimate Beer, page 124, DK Publishing, Inc., 1998. ISBN 0-789-43527-6
- ^ Pilsner Urquell
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