Budějovický Budvar Original Czech Lager

Budějovický Budvar is a world-renowned Czech lager with a rich heritage dating back to its founding in 1895 in the city of České Budějovice (historically known as Budweis). This specific beer is celebrated for its traditional brewing methods, which include using whole-cone Saaz hops, Moravian malting barley, and water from deep artesian wells. Unlike many global beer brands, it undergoes a long conditioning process that can last up to 90 days.

The brand has a unique ownership status as it is still owned by the state (the Czech Republic), making it an integral part of Czech national identity and heritage. This ownership structure has been a cornerstone of its identity, often highlighted on its packaging with the phrase 'Owned by the Czech Republic.' Because of legal disputes over the trademark 'Budweiser' with the American company Anheuser-Busch, the product is sold as 'Budějovický Budvar' or 'Czechvar' in various international markets, but it remains strictly brewed in its original location in the South Bohemian region.