Beers
Our beers
Vorkloster Monastery Taproom
A light, bottom-fermented draft beer. Classically brewed with two mashes. The aroma is clean, distinctive, and pleasantly floral with a soft hint of citrus, i.e., truly hoppy. The bitterness lingers long and pleasantly.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 3A. Czech Pale Lager
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: draft beer, bottom-fermented, light
MALTS: Pilsner, light caramel
HOPS: Agnus, Harmonie, Žatecký Poloraný Červeňák
EPM 10.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 3.8% vol.
COLOR: approx. 10 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx.34 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Amber Lager
Bottom-fermented, semi-dark lager. Brewed using the decoction method with two mashes.
Special malts and only one hop variety are used.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 3C. Czech Amber Lager
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: semi-dark lager
MALTS: Pilsner, special caramel malts
HOPS: Saaz Special
EPM 11.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 4.5% vol.
COLOR: approx. 25 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 40 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster monastery lager
A light Pilsner-type lager. Traditional ingredients are used. Brewed using the decoction method with two mashes.
Strongly hopped, using Žatec hops
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 3B. Czech Premium Lager
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: light lager
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich
HOPS: Vital, Harmonie, Žatecký Poloraný Červeňák
EPM 12.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 4.8% vol.
COLOR: approx. 12 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx.40 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster dark lager
Bottom-fermented, dark lager. Brewed using the decoction method with two mashes.
Lightly hopped, dry character.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 3D. Czech Dark Lager
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: dark lager
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich, caramel Munich, coloring
HOPS: Ruby, Harmony, Žatecký Poloraný Červeňák
EPM 11.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 4.4% vol.
COLOR: approx. 50 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx.28 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
VORKLOSTER NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER – CERO
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: non-alcoholic beer, semi-dark
MALTS: Pilsner, special caramel malts
HOPS: Harmonie, Kazbek (dry hop)
ALCOHOL CONTENT: max. 0.5% vol.
Unfiltered, unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Camino
A semi-dark, bottom-fermented draft beer. Orange, orange to honey in color. The aroma is spicy, fruity, and , thanks to cold hopping, full of refreshing citrusnotes . The surprisingly full flavor is dominated by delicate caramel with honey and a light sherry taste. Medium to high carbonation. The bitterness perfectly complements the diverse flavors of the beer and encourages you to take another sip. Brewed for travelers on any journey, whether on foot or by bike. That is why it is called CAMINO[ kamino], which translates from Spanish as "journey"...
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: weaker variant of 3C. Czech Amber Lager
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: draft beer, bottom-fermented, semi-dark
MALTS: Pilsner, special caramel malts
HOPS: Harmonie, Saaz Special (dry hop)
EPM 7.8%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 3.0% vol.
COLOR: approx. 15 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx.29 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Zwickl
Bottom-fermented, light lager in the Zwickl style. Straw-colored and slightly cloudy. Slightly less sharp, as the beer does not remain in the tank for as long. Fresh aroma of young beer, slightly yeasty at first, but then dominated by the hop oils of the hops used. Harmonious hop-malt flavor with a fruity-spicy dominance that lingers and tempts you to take another sip.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 7C. Pale Kellerbier
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: light lager
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich
HOPS: Hallertauer Magnum, Hallertauer Tradition, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Saphir
EPM 11.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 4.2% vol.
COLOR: approx. 7 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx.24 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Ruby Lager
Imagine the ruby color of autumn leaves with soft rays of sunlight shining through them. That is exactly the color of this semi-dark ruby lager. It is brewed from two mashes of five malts to achieve the desired color. Hopped with two new varieties bred at the Žatec Research Institute. The taste of the malts used is reminiscent of toasted bread crust, slightly caramel, nutty, and biscuity. The bitterness is distinctly spicy and earthy, transitioning to citrus and herbal.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 3C. Czech Amber Lager CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: semi-dark lager
MALTS: Pilsner, specialized caramel malts
HOPS: Boomerang, Harmonie
EPM 11.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 4.5% vol.
COLOR: approx. 25 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 40 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster India Pale Lager
India Pale Lager is a beer style with higher hopping and hops typical of IPA (India Pale Ale) beers, but at the same time based on the production method of bottom-fermented lager-type beers. It has a golden color and white creamy foam. The aroma is clearly hoppy with a predominantly fruity citrus character, pleasantly complemented by floral notes and hints of young white wine. The taste is characterized by a balanced maltiness and fullness followed by a gradual onset of bitterness.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 21B. Specialty IPA – India Pale Lager variant
CATEGORIES ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: beer, light lager
MALTS: Pilsner
HOPS: Vital, Spalter Select, El Dorado, Cascade, Columbus
EPM 12,5 %
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 5.2% vol.
COLOR: approx. 6 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 33 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
VORKLOSTER MONASTERY LAGER – GREEN HOPPING
A light Pilsner-type lager. Traditional ingredients are used. Brewed using the decoction method with two mashes. Strongly hopped with green cones from hops grown and harvested in our brewery garden.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 3B. Czech Premium Lager
CATEGORIES ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: beer, light lager
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich
HOPS: Vital, Agnus, Harmonie, Žatecký Poloraný Červeňák
EPM 12,5 %
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 4.8% vol.
COLOR: approx. 12 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 42 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
VORKLOSTER ANNIVERSARY LAGER
A semi-dark lager with a light copper to dark ruby color. A festive beer, specially brewed to celebrate the anniversary of the independence of the village of Předklášteří. Decoction brewing with two mashes. Four malts used. Hopped with our favorite Harmonie and a new hop bred at the Žatec Research Institute – Saaz Comfort. The taste features malts with flavors of dried fruit, slightly caramel, nutty to biscuit. Harmonious bitterness, dominated by citrus and herbal aromas.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 3C. Czech Amber Lager
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: beer, semi-dark lager
MALTS: Pilsner, special caramel malts, Caraaroma
HOPS: Harmony, Saaz Comfort
EPM 12,7 %
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 4.7% vol.
COLOR: approx. 25 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 35 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
VORKLOSTER AMBER KELLERBIER (OAK AGED)
A bottom-fermented, semi-dark lager in the Kellerbier style. Amber in color. Balanced maltiness with a delicate hop aroma, full-bodied and dry. Only traditional ingredients are used: Pilsner and Munich malt and German hops. This beer is served straight from the barrel (from the cellar, as the name suggests). The beer is served young, slightly cloudy, and in its country of origin often in ceramic mugs and poured directly from a wooden barrel. For a greater sense of authenticity, the beer was matured on German oak chips.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 7C. Kellerbier, Amber Kellerbier
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: beer, semi-dark lager
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich
HOPS: Hallertauer Magnum, Hallertauer Perle, Tettnanger
EPM 12.8%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 5.0% vol.
COLOR: approx. 14 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 30 IBU
Vorkloster Munich Helles
A light beer, brewed using the infusion method, originating in Bavaria, produced as an alternative to Pilsner lagers. Its color is very light due to the use of only Pilsner malt. Gently hopped with German hops. It has a light yellow color, medium to higher bitterness, and medium body. The taste is dominated by maltiness, with hops only complementing and supporting the flavor. The finish is dry due to higher fermentation. A refreshing beer intended for everyday drinking.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 4A. Munich Helles
CATEGORIES ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: beer, light lager
MALTS: Pilsner
HOPS: Vital, Spalter Select
EPM 12.3%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 5.2% vol.
COLOR: approx. 6 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 20 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Munich Dunkel
Bottom-fermented dark lager.
MALTS: Munich, Vienna
HOPS: Žatec semi-early red
EPM 12,8%
Alcohol content 5.2% vol.
Unfiltered, unpasteurized
VORKLOSTER VIENNA LAGER
A semi-dark lager with dark red to coppery hues. A traditional beer style. Brewed using the classic three-mash decoction method. Based on the original recipe of Anton Dreher from the 19th-century Schwechat brewery in Austria. Only one malt – Vienna malt – and only one hop – Žatecký poloraný červeňák. Creamy, bread-like, clean taste with a noticeable hop aroma and just the right amount of bitterness. Harmonious bitterness, lingering with a rich malt flavor. The aroma is pleasantly malty with complementary citrus and herbal notes. A classic lager for any occasion.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 7A. Vienna Lager
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: beer, semi-dark lager
MALTS: Vienna
HOPS: Žatec semi-early red
EPM 12,6 %
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 5.4% vol.
COLOR: approx. 18 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 30 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Weizenbier
A full-bodied, light wheat beer.
MALTS: Pilsner, wheat, wheat caramel
HOPS: Hersbrucker
EPM 12,5%
Alcohol content 5% vol.
Unfiltered, unpasteurized.
VORKLOSTER EASTER MARCH
A bottom-fermented, semi-dark specialty beer inspired by the German Märzen style. Amber in color, it is dominated by the aroma of malt with bread crust. The taste is dominated by malt with a relatively dry finish, with hops coming in second with subtle notes of herbs and spices. Medium body with medium bite. Historically, Märzen was the last beer brewed in March and was stored in lager cellars until autumn. We do not adhere to this tradition with our Easter special, which is why we state that it is only inspired by the Märzen style.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 6A. Märzen
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: strong, bottom-fermented,semi-dark beer
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich, Vienna, special caramel
HOPS: Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Spalter Select, Hallertauer Magnum
EPM 13.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 5.5% vol.
COLOR: approx. 25 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx.28 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
VORKLOSTER SVATOMARTINSKÝ SPECIAL
This is a special beer brewed for the feast day of St. Martin, designed specifically to accompany the traditional St. Martin's goose. Brewed with a combination of malts so that the color of the beer resembles a golden-roasted St. Martin's goose. Hopped only with our favorite variety – Harmonie hops. We used just enough so that you can successfully digest this delicious goose specialty. The beer is extra bitter and is our most hopped beer to date. It is intended for those who prefer a golden brew to traditional St. Martin's wine, or for those who want to try something exceptional.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: strong variant 3C. Czech Amber Lager
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: strong, bottom-fermented, semi-dark beer
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich, Vienna, special malts, roasted malt
HOPES: Harmony
EPM 13,5 %
ALCOHOL CONTENT 5.3% vol.
COLOR 21 EBC
BITTERNESS 52 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Festbier
A bottom-fermented, light special beer inspired by the German Festbier style, i.e., beers served at the famous Oktoberfest. Golden in color, with a predominant medium aroma of malt and a light aroma of hops. The taste is dominated by malt, with hops coming in second with subtle notes of herbs and spices. Medium body with medium bite. In our case, Czech Harmonie hops are used.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 4B. Festbier
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: strong, light beer
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich, Vienna
HOPES: Harmony
EPM 13.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 5.5% vol.
COLOR: approx. 12 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx.24 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Rauch Märzen
Stylistically, it is a Märzen, in a dark variant, brewed mainly using smoked malt, which is dried using beech wood.
Malt: Munich, smoked, and coloring
HOPS: Hallertau Tradition
Bottom-fermented strong beer
EPM 13.7%
Alcohol content 5.9% vol.
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
VORKLOSTER DARK SPECIAL
Bottom-fermented, dark specialty beer. A stronger version of our dark lager. Stylistically, it falls between a Czech dark lager and a German schwarzbier. Brewed using the decoction method with two mashes. Lightly hopped, with a dry character. Full-bodied. Medium bite.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 3D. Czech Dark Lager/8B Schwarzbier
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: strong, bottom-fermented, dark beer
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich, caramel Munich, coloring
HOPS: Ruby, Harmony, Žatecký Poloraný Červeňák
EPM 13.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 5.3% vol.
COLOR: approx. 60 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx.30 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
VORKLOSTER LIGHT MÄRZEN
For centuries, traditional Märzen (Czech: březňák, or March beer) was the last beer brewed in the spring. Between St. George's Day (April 24) and St. Michael's Day (September 29), it was forbidden to brew beer. This was due to the risk of fire and insufficient cooling technology. In order for Märzen to survive in the best possible condition, it was brewed strong and with a higher alcohol content. Stylistically, it historically developed as a stronger version of Vienna lager and was rather darker; the lighter versions of Märzen that were produced later became part of the later style known as festbier. Only traditional ingredients are used in the brewing process, i.e., Pilsner malt, Vienna malt, Munich malt, and a little light caramel malt. It is hopped only with Žatec semi-early red hops. The beer has a beautiful full, rich golden-orange color and a rich head. The aroma is bread-like from the malts used, with subtle notes of bread crust. The taste is dominated by the depth and fullness of the malt, with the hops dosed to merely underscore the flavor. However, the finish is dry due to the beer's fermentation. The overall profile is clean, elegant, harmonious, and inviting you to take another sip.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 61. Märzen
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: strong, light beer
MALT: Pilsner, Vienna, Munich, and light caramel
HOPS: Žatec semi-early red
EPM 14,5 %
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 5.8% vol.
COLOR: approx. 14 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 30 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
VORKLOSTER ST. WENCESLAS SPECIAL
A strong, semi-dark beer. This special beer is always brewed to celebrate the feast day of St. Wenceslas, the patron saint of the brewery. Malts are used whose resulting color gives the beer its typical ruby color. The symbolism of spilled blood is complemented by the use of Czech Rubín hops.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: strong variant 3C. Czech Amber Lager
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: strong, bottom-fermented, semi-dark beer
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich, light caramel, caramel,specialized caramel malts, coloring malt
HOPS: Harmony, Ruby
EPM 14,5 %
ALCOHOL CONTENT 5.8% vol.
COLOR 30 EBC
BITTERNESS 44 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Doppelmärzen
According to historical sources, a stronger version of classic Märzen was called dopplemärzen. It is similar to how dopplebock is a stronger alternative to bock. The word doppel naturally leads us to imagine a beer that is twice as strong. However, this is not the case; it is "only" a higher alcohol content, which did not reach the level of doppelbock. In addition, the ingredients used are different, and it is more of a strong variant of Vienna lager. Some claim that doppelmärzen is essentially bock, but the ingredients used—predominantly Vienna malt—and its overall characteristics, which are not as strong as classic bock and are slightly more hoppy and less malty, set it apart. If we leave aside the historical discussions, it is a unique beer that is brewed by only a handful of breweries and is a rare event in our country.
The beer has a beautiful full, rich amber color and a rich head. The aroma is dominated by the malt used, with subtle notes of nuts, almonds, and honey. The hops used are more noticeable in the taste, but the maltiness definitely does not play second fiddle. The finish is harmonious, dignified, and unique, much like this style of beer.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: not defined (something between 4C. Helles Bock and 6A. Märzen)
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: strong, light beer
SLAD: Viennese
HOPS: Žatec semi-early red
EPM 15.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 6.1% vol.
COLOR: approx. 11 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 32 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Bock
A strong, bottom-fermented beer dominated by maltiness and a light hoppy character. This special beer is brewed during the Christmas season and is sometimes referred to as a "winter lager." Itscolor ranges from dark gold to amber. The aroma combines the malts used with subtle hints of spice and floral notes. The taste is full-bodied, distinctly malty. The bite is mild to medium. The finish has a warming taste of alcohol, so necessary at this time of year.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 4C. Helles Bock
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: strong, semi-dark beer
MALTS: Pilsner, caramel Munich, special malts
HOPS: Perle, Hallertauer Tradition, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh
16.5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 6.5% vol.
COLOR: approx. 22 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 35 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Dark Bock
A strong, dark, bottom-fermented beer dominated by maltiness and light roasted tones. The color is dark brown. The aroma is malty with subtle roasted tones. The hop aroma is barely noticeable. The body is full. The bite is low to medium. There may be a subtle taste of alcohol at the end.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 6C. Dunkles Bock
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: strong, dark beer
MALTS: Munich, Vienna, coloring
HOPS: Žatec semi-early red
EPM 16,5 %
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 6.7% vol.
COLOR: approx. 39 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 26 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Mai Bock
Strong, bottom-fermented, light beer.
MALTS: Pilsner, Munich, Vienna.
HOPS: Hallertau Magnum, Hersbrucker, Tettnanger
EPM 16,6%
Alcohol content 6.7% vol.
Unfiltered, unpasteurized.
Vorkloster Doppelbock
Strong, bottom-fermented, semi-dark beer.
MALTS: Munich
HOPS: Žatec semi-early red
EPM 18,2%
Alcohol content 7.6% vol.
Unfiltered, unpasteurized.
VORKLOSTER DOPPELBOCK ORATOR
A unique beer brewed once a year. It is a dark bottom-fermented special. Originally brewed by monks during Lent as "liquid bread." The aroma is caramel, bread crust, dried fruit, and alcohol. The taste is full, caramel, malty with harmonious alcohol content. Bitterness only slightly underscores the unique taste. Lower bite.
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO BJCP: 9A. Doppelbock
CATEGORY ACCORDING TO DECREE No. 248/2018 Coll.: strong, dark beer
MALTS: a total of six types, Pilsner, monastery malts, specialized caramel malts
HOPS: Spalter Select, Hallertauer Magnum, Hallertauer Tradition, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh
EPM 21.2%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: approx. 8.5% vol.
COLOR: approx. 25 EBC
BITTERNESS: approx. 25 IBU
The beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized.