Where is Pravha brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 4 September 2026 How we check
Pravha is sold as a beer from the Czech Republic. It is brewed in Britain, at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.
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In short
Everything about the packaging of Pravha says the Czech Republic: Name evoking Praha (Prague), 'Czech pilsner' descriptor, Staropramen heritage, Czech hops. The beer in UK shops is brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire by Molson Coors. It is 4.0%. There is no Czech original to compare with: the brand was created in 2016 by Molson Coors Beverage Company for the UK market. On the recipe: Launched by Molson Coors on 2 June 2016 as a UK on-trade draught exclusive under the Staropramen umbrella: 'two specially selected malts and three Czech hops', positioned as 'the unexpected side of Staropramen'. The label says: "Brewed in the UK; Country of Origin: United Kingdom; Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) Ltd, Burton-on-Trent."
This page is about the packs sold in supermarkets. Draught in pubs can come from a different brewery, and this page does not cover it unless a format table says so.
What to buy instead of Pravha
Pravha is sold as Czech and brewed in Britain, at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, at 4.0%.
| Beer | Why it is on the list | Strength here |
|---|---|---|
| Budweiser Budvar OriginalFrom the country on the label | Brewed at Ceske Budejovice in the Czech Republic. 5.0% here, 1.0 percentage point stronger than Pravha. | 5.0% |
| Pilsner UrquellFrom the country on the label | Brewed at Plzen in the Czech Republic. 4.4% here, 0.4 percentage points stronger than Pravha. | 4.4% |
| Heineken SilverThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed in the Netherlands. 4.0% here, the same strength as Pravha. | 4.0% |
| Grolsch Premium PilsnerThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Enschede in the Netherlands. 3.4% here (5.0% at home), 0.6 percentage points weaker than Pravha. | 3.4% |
| Sabor Premium LagerThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed in Spain. 4.6% here, 0.6 percentage points stronger than Pravha. | 4.6% |
| M&S Spanish LagerThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed in Spain. 4.5% here, 0.5 percentage points stronger than Pravha. | 4.5% |
Chosen by rule, not by taste, and no beer pays to appear: how the list is made.
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 to now | Molson Coors | Burton / Tadcaster | molsoncoors.com |
What changed
- 5 September 2026: sources[0].url was "http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks/Beer/Staropramen-new-beer-Pravha", now "https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks/Beer/Staropramen-new-beer-Pravha"
Questions people ask
Where is Pravha brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire by Molson Coors.
Is Pravha brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.
Is Pravha really Czech?
The branding is Czech, but the beer sold in Britain is brewed in the UK at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.
Who owns Pravha?
Pravha is owned by Molson Coors Beverage Company, headquartered in United States / Canada. In the UK the brand is handled by Molson Coors Brewing Company Ltd.
What strength is Pravha in the UK?
Pravha is 4.0% ABV in the UK. A UK pint is 2.3 units.
What does the Pravha label say about where it is brewed?
The UK label text on record reads: "Brewed in the UK; Country of Origin: United Kingdom; Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) Ltd, Burton-on-Trent".
See also
Side by side with Staropramen Premium Czech Lager.
Every beer sold as Czech Republic · What else is brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Every brand owned by Molson Coors Beverage Company
Sources
- Morning Advertiser (morningadvertiser.co.uk), 2 June 2016: UK launch date, 4%, Staropramen portfolio, on-trade only
- Bar Magazine (barmagazine.co.uk), 10 June 2016: launch details and quotes
- Grocery Trader (grocerytrader.co.uk), 30 March 2019: off-trade launch April 2019, 4%
- Tesco (tesco.com), 4 September 2026: 4% ABV, brewed in the UK, country of origin UK
- Molson Coors (molsoncoors.com): Pravha brewed at Burton
- Molson Coors (molsoncoors.com): Pravha brewed at Tadcaster
- Boak & Bailey (blog) (boakandbailey.com), 8 May 2018: secondary: Pravha brewed in UK
- petebrown.net
- Morning Advertiser (morningadvertiser.co.uk)
- The Drinks Business (thedrinksbusiness.com)
- Tesco (tesco.com)
- pravha.co.uk
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