Staropramen

Staropramen Brewery (Czech: Pivovary Staropramen a.s.) is the second largest brewery in the Czech Republic, located in the Smíchov district of Prague. It was founded in 1869 and the brand name Staropramen, literally meaning “old spring,” was registered in 1911. It is owned by Molson Coors and produces a diverse range of beers, primarily lagers, sold under the Staropramen brand.

History

The Staropramen Brewery was established in 1869 in the Smíchov district of Prague. The first batch of beer was brewed on May 1, 1871. In 1884, the brewery became a joint stock company. In the early 20th century, Staropramen was one of the leading breweries in Prague. The brand name Staropramen was registered in 1911.

In 1945, the brewery was nationalized under the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic. After the Velvet Revolution in 1989, the brewery was privatized and in 1991, it became a subsidiary of the multinational brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev. In 2009, it was sold to CVC Capital Partners, but in 2012, it was acquired by its current owner, Molson Coors.

Products

Staropramen Brewery produces a variety of beers, including:

• Staropramen Ležák: A pale lager and the most popular product of the brewery.
• Staropramen Černý: A dark lager with a sweet malty flavor.
• Staropramen Nefiltrovaný: An unfiltered lager with a cloudy appearance and rich flavor.
• Staropramen Cool Lemon: A radler-style beer mixed with lemonade.
• Staropramen Nealko: A non-alcoholic beer.

In popular culture

Staropramen has been featured in various forms of media and events, such as the Prague Beer Festival, and is exported to over 37 countries worldwide.

See also

• Beer in the Czech Republic
• List of breweries in the Czech Republic