Beer in České Budějovice (Budweis)
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in České Budějovice (Budweis) (Czechia).
The town received brewing rights when it was founded in 1265. The Budějovický Budvar brewery (1895) has been in a dispute with Anheuser-Busch over the name “Budweiser” for more than a hundred years.
Breweries in České Budějovice
Budějovický Budvar
State-owned brewery that lagers its beer for around 90 days and has been in a dispute with Anheuser-Busch over the Budweiser name for decades.
Known for: Budweiser Budvar Original
Beer history of České Budějovice
- 1265
Budweis (České Budějovice) receives brewing rights as soon as it is founded.
- 1895
Budějovický Budvar is founded. It has been fighting Anheuser-Busch over the name “Budweiser” for more than a hundred years.