Grasel Brewery
The first owners of the brewery were the Vladykové of Osečany. Beer brewing began here in 1539.
With the opening of the microbrewery in 2015, the tradition of brewing beer in Český Rudolec was revived. The brewery's equipment is located directly in the restaurant within the building of the Castle Pension. The fermentation tanks and lager cellar with storage tanks are situated in the adjoining renovated historical building of the former blacksmith shop.
The original building lies on the southern side of the castle grounds and is in a critical condition. The rescue of this over 500-year-old brewery building is also one of the priorities.
Brewery Tours: Only by prior telephone arrangement. Price: 250 CZK/person. The minimum number of participants for the tour is 6 people, maximum 15 people. (Includes an explanation by the brewmaster or their representative and a tasting of beer from the tank.) Other dates can be arranged by phone. E-mail: info@zamek-ceskyrudolec.cz
Brewed Beers: Pale Draft Beer VLADYKA 11°, Pale Lager Special GRASEL 12°, Dark Lager Special Černá růže 14°, Pale Special Castle IPA 14°
Where to Taste and Buy: In the restaurant Zájezdní Hostinec in the Castle Pension building (here you can also purchase bottled beer and brewery souvenirs).
Do you know that...
...is the castle in Český Rudolec also known as the "Little Hluboká"?
There is also a partially true legend about the old brewery in Český Rudolec, where the infamous robber Grasel (locally known as Grázl) allegedly robbed the brewery's office.
