In addition, the organizers aimed to introduce newly established microbreweries from various regions of the Czech Republic to Prague residents.
As in every year, a limited edition of the festival beer was available for tasting in the amount of 500 liters, this time named with the poetic name Vltavský převozník (Vltava Ferryman). 500 liters were brewed at Pivovar Krum Moravský Krumlov. This brewery (brewer MVDr. Radek Nedopil, MBA) was voted the most popular brewery by visitors in the 10th edition in 2022. There was also great interest among festival visitors in the Festival Beer Coaster of the same name.
The tasting festival exclusively of Czech microbreweries on the Rašínovo nábřeží riverbank took place for the eleventh time this year. Whether its visitors and especially the microbreweries were “hungry” for participation here is difficult to estimate. It was interesting to observe mostly partner couples or entire work teams (teambuilding) evaluating the beers. High attendance and purchasing power of the event held here for the tenth time confirmed a correctly targeted campaign. The fact that the Vltava riverbank attracts participation and strolling precisely because of the magic of the place, the presence of the water surface and swans, and the view of Prague Castle and the Old Town also contributed to its success. The “Pivo na Náplavce” festival does not aim to compare its focus and execution with other festivals held in the same year in Prague. Its focus on microbreweries and the consumption of beer from 0.3 l glass steins is a significant distinction from some of them. The festival also differs from others by providing space for beer souvenir collectors, by serving beer brewed in a limited quantity just for this occasion, and by having rich gastronomy. The live performances of several music bands also contributed to the satisfaction of the visitors.
Key Details
- Edition: XI.
- Date: June 16 – 17, 2023
- Location: Rašínovo nábřeží, i.e., the Vltava riverbank – the area between Palacký Bridge and Railway Bridge in Prague 2
- Organizer: Archetyp, z. s.
- Goals: To introduce a wide range of interested individuals to the production of small Czech breweries and offer them direct contact with owners and brewers, to present newly established microbreweries.
- Attendance: approximately 8,000 over both days.
- Festival Beer: Vltavský převozník (Vltava Ferryman) - limited edition 500 liters, brewed by Pivovar Krum Moravský Krumlov (most popular brewery of 2022). Great interest in the festival coaster.
- Participants: The text states the focus is on microbreweries and it was the eleventh edition. The exact number of breweries and beers is not mentioned, but approx. 200 types of beer are mentioned in the 2024 context, likely similar.
- Festival Distinctions: Focus on microbreweries, consumption from 0.3 l glass steins, space for beer souvenir collectors, limited edition festival beer, rich gastronomy.
- Accompanying Program: Live performances by music bands.
