The Average Czech Has Drank 300 Beers a Year Since the 70’s
In 1948, the annual consumption of beer in the Czech Republic was about 70 liters per year. This statistic rose continuously, and in the 70’s it reached 300 large beers a year. Since then, it has remained roughly at the same level, although in 2005 there was a record 327 beers a year. In 2019, the Czech Association of Breweries and Malt (ČSPS) reported that consumption peaked with a total of 142 litres, or 284 pints, drank per capita. The production also rose by 1.6% in the same year, with Czech breweries alone producing a total of 21.6 million hectoliters of hops. However, since 2009, the amount of beer sold in pubs, bars, restaurants, and other food establishments has seen a gradual annual decrease. Other habits have changed over the years. While ten years ago draft beer, the classic ten (or Desítka), was the most sold on the market, lagers have recently dominated, reaching about 60 per cent of the total sales. The rising popularity of 11- and 12-degree beer continued in 2019, along with the consumption of speciality beer such as wheat, IPA, unpasteurized, and semi-dark beer. Seasonal limited editions were also seen to be proving popular, such as...
