You will hear much about the soft water and how it has helped to create pilsner the moment you arrive in PlzeЕ€. As our intention is not to start a beer fight, we should move swiftly to how the original Pilsner Urquell is made and why it tastes so good. While there are many types of pilsner, from German-style to American-style, most beer drinkers still insist that the Czech-style pilsner is still the best. Pilsner Urquell What makes pilsner taste so good? Today, pilsner beers stand out as the most popular styles of beer in the world and they are the go-to option for many beer drinkers. In 1898, the Pilsner Urquell trade mark was created to differentiate the original Czech-style pilsners from other beers. By 1862, pilsner was available in most parts of western Europe and even the wine-loving Parisians were embracing it. The beer took off and its popularity soon spread from town to town and from country to country.

Needless to say, it was a pleasant revelation. The well-rounded beer with natural carbonation and a creamy white head was in sharp contrast to the brown Bavarian beer commonly drunk at the time. It is said that in this town Josef Groll created the very first batch of golden and refreshing pilsner, a type of lager, by accident. The year was 1842 and the place was PlzeЕ€ (aka Pilsen), an industrial town some 94km (58 miles) southwest of Prague in Czechia. Pilsner is widely regarded as one of the best beers in the world and this quick guide tells you why

Types of pilsner beer