Czech Republic

'How British beer drinkers are broadening their horizons'

19-Nov-2010 By James Wilmore

"Over the past decade UK beer drinkers have developed a thirst for premium beers, from the Czech Republic's Pilsner Urquell to Italy's Peroni Nastro...

Brits are best at getting them in

16-Nov-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

When it comes to buying a round of beers the Brits are the most generous of all Europeans, according to new research. In its 'Whose Round' report...

'Pub trade needs more career-driven staff'

19-Oct-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The pub trade needs more career-driven staff if it is to be taken more seriously — that's the view of the UK Pilsner Urquell Master Bartender.

Bristol bartender wins Pilsner Urquell competition

21-Sep-2010 By Robyn Black

Chris Bailey, bartender at the Mall in Clifton Village, Bristol, has been crowned UK Pilsner Urquell Master Bartender of the Year. Bailey beat nine...

Barman set for showdown with the world's best

21-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore

A Bristol barman has been crowned Pilsner Urquell's UK Master Bartender of the Year - and will now get to compete on a world stage. Chris Bailey, of...

A Revolution in brewing

09-Nov-2009

One of the curious things about the timing of the Beer Orders that - as far as I know - nobody has ever touched on, is that they came into force just...

New ideas - however simple - help us all

10-Sep-2009 By Tony Jennings

New ideas - however simple - help us all?I can't remember any time when it was more urgent for brewers to commit to putting into the hands of...

Beds and Bars plans Prague venue

26-Aug-2009 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Beds and Bars, the pub-meets-hostel operator led by Keith Knowles, is heading for Prague in the Czech Republic via a joint venture with local...

Budvar Yeast gets fest launch

20-Aug-2009 By Robyn Lewis

Budvar Yeast Beer will be available in the UK for the first time this August, as part of a beer festival at the famous White Horse in London's...

Czech out Arkell's for new Pilsner

05-Aug-2009

Arkell's Brewery has launched a cask beer based on the Czech Pilsner style. It is the latest sign of the brewery's strong links with brewing in the...

Czech change is no small beer

25-Jun-2009 By Roger Protz

Two massive brewers plan to sell off or close breweries in the Czech Republic, says Roger Protz.

Pubs provide escape to another world

04-Jun-2009 By Tony Jennings

Has anybody ever thought of the doorway to a pub as being a kind of "star gate", entry to another dimension, asks Tony Jennings.

My glass is half and half full

27-Feb-2009 By Roger Protz

Czech brewer Budvar has introduced a new beer to London. It's a blend of two styles, reminiscent of intriguing 1960s beer mixes, says Roger Protz.

Search on for Pilsner Urquell master bartender

20-Feb-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Pilsner Urquell is once again on the lookout for its UK Master Bartender. The search for the 2009 champion follows on from the success of last year's...

We're the best people to save ourselves

31-Oct-2008 By Tony Jennings

A visit to a pub is going to be a rarer event, says Tony Jennings.