Beer is the most popular beverage in Bohemia, and you’re more likely to hear “Let’s go for one!” than “How are you?” Unsurprisingly, the consumption of beer has developed its own set of social rules. How to really enjoy the amber nectar and not commit some dreadful faux pas though? That’s the conundrum we’ll tell you about in today’s article.
Ordering your beer
There are so many types of Czech beer to choose from that we really need to cover them in a separate article. But for the moment, we can tell you what you can expect when you place an order. It’s quite common to find several types of beer on a drinks menu. As a rule of thumb, these are: pale, dark, non-alcoholic, flavoured and speciality beers.
The toast
The beer sits glistening on the table and it’s time for the toast. Wait until everyone has their glass of beer in front of them, ready to take the first sip. You now have two options: All of you symbolically raise your glass, giving everyone at the table your best smile and saying “Cheers!” (“Na zdraví!”). Or you can make the toast with the informal greeting, “Hello!” (“Ahoj”).
Holding a pint of beer
A pint is routinely served in a glass with a handle. Why? The beer is served cold and holding the body of the glass in your hand would heat it up unnecessarily. Czechs indulge in beer for refreshment and to feel a sense of companionship with others at the table.
“Tasting with us means drinking”
“Ochutnat u nás znamená vypít!” This popular saying comes from a well-known Czech fairy tale. In Bohemia, it’s especially true that beer should be drunk wholly. After all, it is a national treasure, not one that should be squandered.
Beer drinking etiquette for the ladies
Proper ladies are elegant, and graceful. And so, they have slightly different rules for drinking beer than the men.
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