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One on OneToasting three decades in brewing: beer and malt association director Jan Veselý
One man who probably more than anyone else can claim to represent one of
the Czech Republic’s biggest success stories ― beer ― is Jan Veselý,
general director of the Czech Beer and Malt Association. The association
groups the biggest Czech breweries and hop producers. In today’s
programme, Mr. Veselý talks about the massive changes he has witnessed in
the industry which had moved from the planned economy to privatization and
the take off of micro-breweries. More
SpotlightŽatec – the home of hops
For centuries, the northern Bohemian town of Žatec has been the centre of
hops growing in the country. Known as the home of hops and beer, the town
is now trying to cope with a decline in its traditional industry. It
recently launched a multi-million euro tourism project called Temple of
Hops and Beer – but it is also slowly coming to terms with recent history
that saw the town’s original German population replaced by Czechs in the
aftermath of WWII. More
Business NewsBusiness News
In today’s business news: The European Commission launches an antitrust
investigation into the Czech energy giant ČEZ, self-employed individuals
may be among those who profit from an overhaul of the Czech pension system,
a new law eliminates advertising on two public TV channels, Czech tennis
star Petra Kvitová’s marketing potential receives a significant boost
due to her Wimbledon victory, the regional brewery Svijany posts record
profits in 2010 and Czechs pay up to 20 percent more for mobile phone
services than clients in neighboring countries. More
SpotlightPivovarský Dům and Pivovarský Klub – two top-notch beer destinations in the heart of Prague
In the Czech capital, Pivovarský Dům, a brewpub right in the center of
Prague with a microbrewery on its premises, as well as its sister
establishment, Pivovarský Klub, a restaurant that offers hundreds of beer
varieties, were among the first to promote small, regional beers. With the
current renaissance of microbrews in full swing, Pivovarský Klub continues
to showcase the best of what the Czech Republic’s small brewers have to
offer. Pivovarský Klub’s Aleš Dočkal talks about how he got his start
in the hospitality business, the beer industry and how many kinds of beers
his restaurant has on offer. More
Current AffairsIn its fourth year, Czech Beer Festival bigger than ever
For the fourth time this year, the Prague Beer Festival kicks off in the
Czech capital. Starting Thursday, the city’s residents will be able to
enjoy a tasting journey of their country’s beer variety without having to
leave the capital. This year’s festival, which will last 17 days, is
shaping up to be bigger than ever, with more than 70 Czech beers on offer
and nearly 200,000 visitors expected to attend. Jan Hübner, the main
organizer behind the Czech Beer Festival, explains what exactly thirsty
beer fans can look forward to. More
SpotlightThe Prague Beer Museum – a pub with a mission
In recent years, beers from smaller breweries have grown in popularity in
the Czech Republic – a trend that is finally being reflected in
Prague’s pubs, where for a long time, the big brands enjoyed a virtual
monopoly. Fortunately, it is becoming easier to find microbrews on offer in
the capital. One pub that pours beers from all over the Czech Republic and
is a bit of a living museum is the aptly named Prague Beer Museum, located
right in the center of Prague. More
Current AffairsImports of cheap, low-quality beers reach record levels
The Czech Republic’s fragile economic recovery has, among other things,
affected Czechs’ beer drinking habits. After an 8-percent drop in beer
production last year, data by the Czech Beer and Malt Association released
on Tuesday now show that in 2009, imports of low-quality, cheap beers
reached a record level of around one million hectolitres, three times more
than the previous year. RP spoke to the association’s head, Jan Veselý
about the changing beer market in the country. More
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