Budvar Nealko non-alcoholic beer

Budvar Nealko is a premium non-alcoholic lager produced by the state-owned brewery Budějovický Budvar, located in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. This beverage is crafted using the same traditional methods and high-quality ingredients as their famous alcoholic lagers, including whole-cone Saaz hops and Moravian malting barley, before undergoing a specialized process to remove the alcohol while retaining the flavor profile.

The history of the brewery is deeply intertwined with the brewing tradition of the South Bohemian region, which dates back centuries. Unlike many prominent beer brands that have been acquired by multinational conglomerates, Budějovický Budvar remains a National Corporation (Národní podnik) owned by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic. This unique ownership structure is a point of national pride, ensuring that the brand maintains its historical identity and commitment to traditional Czech brewing standards, especially in the context of long-standing trademark disputes with the American company Anheuser-Busch regarding the name 'Budweiser'.