As is known, the Czech Republic has always been famous for its high-quality beer, the creation of which its residents have been engaged for more than a hundred years . During this time, technologies and methods of cooking have changed, new equipment was created and plants were built: everything was done to preserve the fine taste of beer and increase its production volumes . Industrial Ostrava, like no other city in the country, influenced the history of Czech brewing . You can get acquainted with it by visiting the museum of brewing, p located at the legendary beer factory of the city - "Ostrava", which has long become a historical monument of Ostrava and its integral attraction. . The products of the Ostrava factory belong to one of the most respectable beer companies in the Czech Republic - Staropramen, which holds leading positions in beer production and relates to to the number of the main suppliers of beer products in the country's market .

The history of the plant originates in 1842 ., when the first production of a foam drink was built . Before that, there were as many as 7 breweries in the city, but with the time, their number was reduced . Some of them were joined to larger producers, some went bankrupt . As a result of the Second World War and the subsequent destruction, only one plant survived - Ostravar . After the reconstruction, the plant for a short time reached the pre-war level of production, and soon completely Chil indicators . Since then, the trademark "Ostrava" does not lose its popularity on the Czech market . Ostravar produces four branded beers: Ostravar Original - light beer brewed according to an old recipe, Ostravar Premium - special light beer , Ostravar Nefiltr - light unfiltered and Ostravar Barbora - dark beer with a rich taste .

In 2000, . in the territory of the plant "Ostravar" was discovered Mu her brewing, in which visitors can learn everything about the process of creating a Czech national drink, and also during the tour to taste the products of the plant . In addition, the guests of the plant will be shown how the barrels for beer storage are manufactured, what were the technologies of brewing in the past, how has changed over the years . At the end of the tour will be shown an old brewhouse, considered one of the most valuable exhibits of the plant . Another of its attractions - a stand for bottling beer 60 years ago, which has survived in a single copy . In memory of the museum you can buy gifts and souvenirs, and also be photographed against the backdrop of expositions . Of course, in the museum of the plant you can also buy the freshest Ostravar beer without trade taxes and overpayments . Annually the Museum of Brewing of the Ostrava factory visit more than 7 thousand . tourists .

Practical information

Museum working hours: Monday - Wednesday: 9:00 - 15:00 (by appointment)

Ticket price: full - 60 CZK, preferential - 30 CZK.

Address: Ostrava, Hornopolni, 1075/57.

Phone: + 420-596-650-111.

All prices are given in January February 2015

@ One of the exhibits, Ostravar Brewery Museum

Bottles, Ostravar brewing museum