Sunday, August 06, 2006

Bohemian Rhapsody


As a beer country, the Czech republic simply does not get the respect it deserves. Bohemia is home of the venerable Pilsner Urquell, the very first pilsner, which is one of the world's most copied styles. In fact, considering that Czechs drink more beer per capita than any other nation, one might be tempted to call the republic the beer country.

Hence, beer lovers will be pleased with a piece in today's New York Times on beer tourism in the Czech Republic. For those drinking at home, try the above-name pilsner, or go for a Czechbar, what Budweiser Budvar is called here in the states.