Žatecký Pivovar (1801-2022)

Commercial Brewery in Žatec, Ústí nad Labem Region, Czechia 🇨🇿
Owned by Carlsberg Group International Head Office

Established in 1801

Closed in 2022

Contact
Žižkovo náměstí 81, Žatec, 43801, Czechia
Description
The Žatec (Saaz) region is famous worldwide for its unchallenged hops so it doesn't come as a surprise that brewing started way back in the Middle Ages. In 1261 the Society of Žatec Privileged Brewers was established. Close to the end of the 18th century, the Žatec breweries together were not able to cover the full market demand for beer so after 30 years of hesitation it was finally decided to build a new brewery in 1797 where brewing started in 1801. After the German occupation the brewery was nationalized. In 1995 reprivatisation took place and in 2014 the brewery was acquired by Carlsberg. Brewery closed in Spring 2022. A new microbrewery with new ownership started brewing, using its brands, in 2023.

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5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Bottled. Golden colour, small white head. Aroma is herbal, grassy and some mild bready tones with a wee bit of diacetyl too. Flavour is sweet grains, some diacetyl and mild herbal and grassy tones.
Tried from Bottle on 01 Feb 2023 at 08:59

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottled. Golden colour, mediumsized foamy white head. Aroma is fruity, some bready and grainy notes along with some yeast. Flavour is yeasty, some grassy, bready and grainy notes with some herbal and earthy elements.
Tried from Bottle on 31 Jan 2023 at 19:25

5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5
Bottled (from Alko Web). Golden colour, small slightly off white head. Aroma is grains, malts, some earth and mild grassy tones. Flavour is grains, some malts, grass and some mild earthy tones.
Tried from Bottle on 31 Jan 2023 at 19:25

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottled (from Alko Kivihaka Vaasa). Black colour, mediumsized beigeish brown head. Aroma is toasted, some slight wooden and mild toffeeish tones. Flavour is ashy and some toffee, caramel and mild wooden tones with some slight dried fruity sweetness. Nice Glutenfree beer for once.
Tried from Bottle on 31 Jan 2023 at 18:59

Tried on 02 Nov 2022 at 09:16

Tried on 02 Nov 2022 at 09:15

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Češko pivo za one obeljele od celijakije. Crvenkasto crne boje, nekako vuče na mošt, ali to je zato jer sam valjda pio u vrijeme branja grožđa. Ne osjeti se strašno nedostatak glutena, OK je. Bolje išta nego ništa.
Tried on 15 Oct 2022 at 19:30

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Lahev (Diky do Bodámského jezera!): Clear, golden, small but stable white head, mild to moderate bitter-sweet aroma of herbal-spicy hops with a milder”woody” and buttery touch; moderate dryish bitter-sweet flavour, light bodied and a bit tart; lingering spicy-“woody” finish. To se dá pít…
Tried on 16 Aug 2022 at 18:41

5.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 8
Golden colour, rocky head that does not stay long. Aroma is white bread, butter. Light bitterness. Decent.
Tried on 02 Aug 2022 at 19:49

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
500ml bottle, kindly shared by Finn. Dark ruby black body, covering beige head, clingy lacing. Nicely roasted dark caramel on the nose, bready. Mixed taste character of prunes, dark berries, grain, and caramel malts. Plain roasted finish. Pleasing. (Tromsø 21.06.2022).
Tried from Bottle on 22 Jun 2022 at 08:41