Budweiser Budvar Original vs Staropramen Premium Czech Lager: which is actually Czech?
Both are sold as Czech. Budweiser Budvar Original is imported from Ceske Budejovice in Czech Republic. Staropramen Premium Czech Lager is brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. On strength they match: both are 5.0% in the UK. If you want the one that actually comes from Czech Republic, it is Budweiser Budvar Original. Staropramen Premium Czech Lager is brewed in Britain under licence.
| Budweiser Budvar Original | Staropramen Premium Czech Lager | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold as a beer from | Czech Republic | Czech Republic |
| Brewed for the UK in | Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic | Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire |
| Brand owner | Budejovicky Budvar, narodni podnik (national enterprise) | Molson Coors Beverage Company (Pivovary Staropramen s.r.o.) |
| UK strength | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Strength at home | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Difference | None | None |
| Verification | Verified | Verified |
The two pages in full
Budweiser Budvar Original
Imported from Czech Republic · 5.0% · sold as Czech
Genuine import Verified
Staropramen Premium Czech Lager
Burton upon Trent · 5.0% · sold as Czech
Brewed here Verified
Every figure here is taken from the two beers' own pages, where each one carries its source and the date it was checked. For the rest of the group, see every beer sold as Czech.