Budweiser Budvar 360 Brewery Tour

Introduction to Budweiser Budvar

Overview of the Brewery

• The speaker introduces themselves as a guide from Budweiser Budvar, located in České Budějovice, South Bohemia, known for its beer.

• The brewery has a rich history of 700 years in beer brewing and was officially founded in 1895 by Czech brewers.

Importance of Ingredients

• Emphasizes the significance of water in brewing; the brewery uses Ice Age water sourced from a 300-meter deep artesian well that requires no chemical treatment.

Brewing Process Insights

Key Ingredients

• Discusses malt's role in giving beer color, body, and character; highlights their use of single strain malt from Moravia.

• Hops are described as essential for flavoring; they source SAS hops from Northern Bohemia, which are known for their sweet and bitter balance.

Brewing Philosophy

• The brewery prides itself on using whole cone hops despite higher costs, believing it enhances flavor and aroma significantly.

Maturation Process

Unique Maturation Time