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Why Rick Steves Thinks The Czech Republic Has The Best Beer In Europe

By S. Flannagan

VACATIONS

While Germany and Belgium are renowned internationally for the quality of their beer, travel expert Rick Steves considers Czech beer to be the best in Europe.
The Czech beer scene became famous after the pilsner, a pale lager on which a great deal of European beer is now based, was created in the country back in 1842.
Today, the Czech Republic enjoys a bustling craft brewing scene, especially Prague. The capital houses historic breweries like the restored 12th-century Strahov Monastery Brewery.
Prague has many guided tours and "beer museums." There is also great beer in Brno and Pilsen, and top-quality beer is available in some parts of the country for around $2 a glass.