Budweiser Budvar Premier Select
83A silky upgrade to the standard Budvar, lagered for no fewer than 200 days. Perhaps still a touch too alcoholic for some drinkers.
Klasik Svetle Pivo
63A very light lager with notable hop character but little else to offer.
Kozel 11 Medium
68Plenty of hop character, but too dry. Needs a fuller malt base.
Kozel Premium
78A very good, nicely balanced beer that – if there is a down side – unfortunately tastes just a bit tired. Would love to try a fresher sample (even better if unpasteurised).
Krusovice Imperial
75An interesting alternative to the sweeter, more full-bodied pilsners but the lack of body makes it a little
unsatisfying.
Lobkowicz
73It may lack depth and character, but this is still a pleasant enough drink.
Pilsner Urquell
83An art treasure that needs a little restoration. Still a very fine beer with remarkable body for its strength, but not as classy as it used to be.
Radegast Original
70An adequate light lager with plenty of flavour. Could do with a bit more zing.
Radegast Premium
A flavoursome premium lager perhaps over-dependent on an oily hoppiness.
Regent Bohemia Regent
78An enjoyable premium lager, medium bodied and well balanced with fine, tangy, herbal flavours.
Regent Prezident
70Somewhat disappointing, lacking smoothness and ending rather feebly for a beer of this ABV.
Vielkopopovieky Kozel Svetly
78A decent, quaffing lager with good hop character. Some might describe it as delicate; others may suggest it lacks flavour. I side with the first view.
Zatec Export
80A well-made, classy beer, with a very unusual, subtle fruit character.
Czech Republic - Thank you for the pilsner
The Czech Republic gave the world its most popular beer style. Alastair Gilmour sends his thanks
January 1970, Issue , page 44