Pilsner

1794

Part of this research benefited from the knowledge already expounded on in a book (printed in German in 1794, in Czech in 1799), written by Czech brewer František Ondřej Poupě|italic=no (Franz Andreas Paupie|links=no) (1753–1805) from Brno. The Pilsen brewery recruited the Bavarian brewer Josef Groll (1813–1887) who, using the specifics of local ingredients and paler malts, presented his first batch of pale lager on 5 October 1842.

1799

Part of this research benefited from the knowledge already expounded on in a book (printed in German in 1794, in Czech in 1799), written by Czech brewer František Ondřej Poupě|italic=no (Franz Andreas Paupie|links=no) (1753–1805) from Brno. The Pilsen brewery recruited the Bavarian brewer Josef Groll (1813–1887) who, using the specifics of local ingredients and paler malts, presented his first batch of pale lager on 5 October 1842.

1838

The taste and standards of quality often varied widely, and in 1838, consumers dumped whole barrels to show their dissatisfaction.

1839

The officials of Pilsen founded a city-owned brewery in 1839, called in Bürger-Brauerei Pilsen (Měšťanský pivovar Plzeň, Citizens' Brewery) which is now known as Pilsner Urquell.

1842

It takes its name from the Bohemian city of Pilsen (Plzeň), where it was first produced in 1842 by Bavarian brewer Josef Groll.

Part of this research benefited from the knowledge already expounded on in a book (printed in German in 1794, in Czech in 1799), written by Czech brewer František Ondřej Poupě|italic=no (Franz Andreas Paupie|links=no) (1753–1805) from Brno. The Pilsen brewery recruited the Bavarian brewer Josef Groll (1813–1887) who, using the specifics of local ingredients and paler malts, presented his first batch of pale lager on 5 October 1842.

1845

The recipe was regarded as a sensation and took hold very quickly. Groll's contract with the brewery ended in 1845, he returned to Vilshofen in Bavaria and later inherited his father's brewery.

1853

These former luxury items showcased the visually pleasing golden clarity of the beer, further influencing the Pilsner's rapid dissemination. In 1853, the beer was available in 35 pubs in Prague.

1856

In 1856, it came to Vienna and in 1862 to Paris.

1859

In 1859, Pilsner Bier was registered as a brand name at the Chamber of Commerce and Trade in Pilsen.

1862

In 1856, it came to Vienna and in 1862 to Paris.

1993

This changed in 1993 with the use of large cylindrical tanks.




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