Research and Teaching Microbrewery of FZT JU
The Research and Teaching Microbrewery of the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology at the University of South Bohemia was established in May 2016. Its goal is not only to supply the surrounding area with academic beer but especially to work in the fields of research and teaching in brewing.
In a city proud of its two large breweries with centuries of history and experience in beer production, this is a bold step and a challenge. But challenges are meant to be embraced. In addition to touring the brewery and the adjacent brewing museum, you can take courses on brewing beer, even in home conditions. Moreover, it is possible to gain full professional qualifications in the maltster-brewer trade. The brewery also offers the chance to brew your own beer under the supervision of an experienced brewmaster, for example, for a corporate party.
Beers Produced: Čtyrák Light Beer 8°, Čtyrák Pale Draft 10°, Čtyrák Pale Lager 11°, Čtyrák Pale Lager 12°, Čtyrák Granat 13°, Čtyrák IPA, Čtyrák Stout 14°, as well as various specialty beers brewed irregularly.
Where to taste and buy: Klub Kampa, campus area of the University of South Bohemia.
Accessibility
Brewery Tours
Please book in advance (at least 1 week ahead); the minimum group size is 10 people.
Tour Options:
- Low – Includes a 30-minute tour with a lecture about the brewery and a tasting of local beer specialties.
- Medium – Includes the Low option, but with a total duration of 5 hours + hostesses and refreshments.
- High – Includes the Medium option, lasting over 5 hours + hostesses and refreshments.
For price inquiries:
Šárka Strobová
strobova@fzt.jcu.cz
+420 724 043 312
Courses for the Public
The FZT JU Research and Teaching Microbrewery offers individual and group beer brewing courses.
Number of participants: 1–5
The courses are led by an experienced microbrewery brewmaster. They can be tailored to focus not only on practical brewing but also on theoretical preparation, cleaning and sanitation, an introduction to beer styles, current legislation regarding microbreweries and home brewing, and brewing technologies.
Registration: Online via the link provided under each course type. After registration, an individual date is arranged.
Course Types:
- Beer Production – Professional Technology
- Beer Production and Brewery Sanitation
- Beer Production – Home Brewing Technology
- Brewer – Maltster
Upon completing all courses, participants receive a certificate, and for course No. 4, a certificate of full professional qualification.
The microbrewery also offers mandatory internships for high school students specializing in brewing.
Registration and further information:
Ing. Petra Jurásková
jurasek@fzt.jcu.cz
+420 387 772 541
