Gambrinus (beer)

This article is about the Czech brand of beer. For the defunct U.S. brewery, see Gambrinus Brewing Co.
Gambrinus
Gambrinus beer
Gambrinus beer
TypeBeer
ManufacturerPilsner Urquell Brewery
DistributorAsahi Breweries
Country of origin Czech Republic
Introduced1869
Websitehttps://www.gambrinus.cz/
pub Gambrinus sign

Gambrinus (pronounced [ˈgambrɪnus]) is a beer brewed in the Czech Republic at the Pilsner Urquell Brewery. It is one of the most popular beers in the Czech Republic. The beer is named after Gambrinus, a legendary European king known for his mythical brewing abilities. The company was founded in 1869.

Beers

"Climbing can" in Brno
Historical Gambrinus labels

Gambrinus brews these different types of beer, which are supplied by Plzeňský Prazdroj:

  • Gambrinus Original 10 – the most popular Gambrinus beer in the Czech Republic, 4,3% ABV.
  • Gambrinus Plná 12 – a 12° pale lager, 5% ABV.
  • Gambrinus Unpasteurized 10/12 – an unpasteurized pale lager, 4.2/5.2% ABV.
  • Gambrinus Unfiltered Lager – an unfiltered, unpasteurized yeast pale lager, 4.8% ABV.
  • Gambrinus Polotmavá 12 – an amber 12° lager, 5.2% ABV.
  • Gambrinus Dry – a special brew with lowered amounts of sugar, 4.0% ABV.
  • Gambrinus Flavoured – a canned pale beer, flavored with Lime/Elderberry/Lemon/Grapefruit.

Other beers marketed under the Gambrinus name

This brand is used by many other breweries in Germany and Denmark and has been used in the United States. In Mendig (Rhineland-Palatinate) the Gambrinusfest beer festival is held every two years.

See also

References

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