Protivín Brewery

The Protivín Brewery has always been the largest in the Písek region. The first written records of the brewery and beer brewing in Protivín date back to 1540. In 1711, it came into the possession of the Schwarzenberg noble family, where it remained for over two centuries. It was during the Schwarzenberg era that a stunning brewhouse with copper kettles, including a uniquely square-shaped wort pan, was built and is still used today. The brewery's golden age came at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly before World War I, when the Protivín Brewery had warehouses not only across Europe but also in New York. The brewery has always been a pioneer in innovation in its field and still adheres to the principles and traditions of Czech brewing.

Produced Beers:

• Platan – Pale Draft Beer 10°; Pale Lager 11°; Yeast Lager 11°; Premium Pale Lager 12°; Protivínský Granát – Semi-Dark Lager; Non-Alcoholic Beer
• Lobkowicz – Premium Lager 12°; Premium Ale 12°; Premium Dark 12°; Premium Yeast 12°; Premium Wheat 12°; Premium Non-Alcoholic

Where to taste and buy: Belveder restaurant and brewery store on-site – retail sales of beer, gift packages, and promotional items.

Points of Interest Along the Route:

• Crocodile Zoo
• New picturesque museum
• Other tips