Comments on: Prague’s Christmas Beer Markets 2008

By: JKA

JKA — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:11:31 +0000

This year’s location was much fancier and the food selection was vastly improved, but the organizer(s) completely missed the boat on the main point at the opening session, THE BEER! Unlike last year, instead of a sizable selection of Czech brewers and their wares being represented, the patient guests who waited until the late starting time were offered sludge like Krusovice Christmas beer, pitiful Bakalar semi-dark, as well as the more palatable Pardubicky Porter and Bernard dark kvasnicove. Furthermore, while we were in line to get in we were informed the reason for the late start was that the beer tap wasn’t ready. As in, they only had one table with taps being operated in the front hall by two incompetent little poofs for the army of thirsty scammed guests who had to not only wait for the late start but also in another long line to exchange their real cash for printed cash coupon vouchers. What a great set up! Very well thought out Mr. Beer Pro organizer. What wasn’t ready in reality was all the tables of overrated food the hotel was hoping to sell. The situation was only slightly better in the second hall. Thank God there were tables selling fine German and Scottish bottled beer to compensate for the fact that there was only one Czech beer tap which was dispensing nettle beer and other flavored beer concoctions. My friends and I were in shock. No real Czech beer for sale and no where to sit down and drink it. Give me last year’s version anytime. I’ll bring my own food.

By: Evan Rail

Evan Rail — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:31:49 +0000

It is but a simple all-day train ride from Münster, amigo.

As for the lines out the door, somehow I doubt that will happen, though I’d love it if it did. Could there be that much interest in craft beer here?

By: Adeptus

Adeptus — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:55:45 +0000

That sounds fantastic. I’m jealous!

If they limit it to 300 particpants per session , will there be huge queues down the street?

By: Honza

Honza — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:03:19 +0000

I will try:)
The tickets should be available from next week. Confirmed asap…

By: Evan Rail

Evan Rail — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:05:23 +0000

Last year was a grand time: the only thing lacking was the atmosphere and the availability of food. Both of those seem to have been taken care of by the new location.

Bring on the wider selection of beer!

By: Velky Al

Velky Al — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:46:21 +0000

Such a shame that I will already be in France by that point as it does indeed sounds like a terrific few days.