The Žatec region, where our loved Organic Celia is made, is famous worldwide for the  quality of its hops. The cultivation of hop plants has been documented historically as early as the 10th century. The brewery’s cornerstone was laid on June 20, 1798, on the site of a destroyed royal castle, and after two years of construction, the company announced the commencement of brewing on July 26, 1800.
The brewery Žatecký pivovar, spol. s.r.o., considered as one of the best breweries of Czech Republic, uses traditional open vats and bottom fermentation, which allows the taste to stay with the beer.
The lagering tanks (installed in 1835!) remain horizontal allowing some of the malt sugars to remain in the beer, creating a fuller and more complex palate.
The lagering takes place 80 feet underground, which is ideal for maintaining the consistent cold conditions required for lagering. The original process and authentic ingredients give a well balanced malt, hops and fruit finish. Indeed, a beer as beer used to be…