The Birthplace of Pilsner (211) In the city of Pilsen, in what is now know as the Czech Republic, the world’s first golden beer was brewed on October 5, 1842 — Pilsner Urquell!
Literally translated, the beer’s name means "Pilsner from the original source" and that is as true today as it was in 1842. Venture through beautiful and historic Prague to Pilsen to find out the story behind this golden liquid.
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