Good Beer Guide Prague & the Czech Republic [Paperback]

Evan Rail (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2008

Averaging 281 pints of ale per capita per year, the Czech Republic is far and away the world’s leader in beer consumption. As this handy guidebook of beer shows, Czechs are equally expert in brewing beer as well. Listings and analyses are provided of all the major Czech beers as well as lesser-known brews that  are only available within the country, from the highly alcoholic X-33 to the unique, nonpasteurized version of Pilsner Urquell. A guide is also offered to the top pubs, breweries, and drinking holes across the nation, as well as to such unique locations as the Chodovar brewery, which offers full-body beer baths, and the Pelhrimov brewery, which hosts free, open-air rock concerts. Filled to the brim with history, trivia, information on inns and accommodations, and extensive backstories, this is an essential resource for beer lovers and world travelers alike.

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About the Author

Evan Rail is a food and drink writer who regularly contributes to The New York Times and the author of Prague Post Dining Guide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: CAMRA Books (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852492333
• ISBN-13: 978-1852492335
• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.2 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,102,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > Travel > Europe > Czech Republic > Prague

More About the Author

Evan Rail is the author of Good Beer Guide Prague and the Czech Republic and a contributor on travel, food and drink for The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Saveur, and Imbibe, among other publications. His reporting has been included in numerous anthologies, including the Best Food Writing and Travelers' Tales series, while his poems have appeared in The New Republic, Poetry Review, and The Times Literary Supplement. He lives in Prague.

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beer Tourism, December 1, 2009

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This review is from: Good Beer Guide Prague & the Czech Republic (Paperback)

The Czech Republic is arguably the best beer country on Earth, although the USA has a bit to offer as well. The great thing about both Prague and the Czech Republic is that they are easy to get around. Prague can be covered on foot and by mass transit, and the rest of the country is accessible in a matter of hours by train, bus or car.

Evan Rail lives in Prague and devoted many months to visiting almost all of the country's breweries and a select number of Prague pubs. I have used his book to plan several day trips from Prague, and think it would be a great resource for planning an all-beer vacation as well.