Tag: lager history

Tag: lager history

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Where Does Amstel Come From? The Dutch Roots of a Global Lager

Amstel beer originates directly from Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was first brewed in 1870 by two businessmen, Charles de Pesters and Johannes van Marwijk Kooy, with the explicit goal of producing a high-quality Bavarian-style lager for the Dutch market. The brewery took its name from the city’s iconic Amstel River, which provided the ice for cooling […]

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Where is Pravha From? Unpacking the Czech-Inspired Lager’s True Origin

When you ask “where is Pravha from,” the simplest and most accurate answer is that it’s a modern lager brand created by Molson Coors. While its name is a direct nod to Praha (Prague) and it’s crafted in the style of a traditional Czech pilsner, Pravha is not brewed in a historic Czech brewery. Instead, […]