The Czech Republic has been a popular destination for Ukrainian workers even before the Russian invasion. Many Eastern Slavs took advantage of the language similarities and often filled low-paying jobs. Most of these workers would spend several months working overtime or even holding two jobs to earn as much as possible, then return home for a few months. However, the recent wave of refugees has brought several hundred thousand people, some of whom have higher career expectations. Many sought regular employment, applying their skills and experience. Fortunately, there is still an unsaturated market for English-speaking employees, and well-paid jobs are available. Those who take them support their families or contribute to the Ukrainian war effort, yet they still have enough money and leisure time to gather and live despite their status as war refugees.
Asi to bude mojí sociální bublinou. A je pravděpodobné, že v regionech to bude úplně jinak. Každopádně v Praze se po invazi začali ve velkém usazovat také Ukrajinci, kteří trochu boří zažité stereotypy. V profesním životě mají vyšší ambice než bývalo běžné, a tak hledají kvalifikovanou práci ve firmách, kde nevadí, že neumí pořádně česky. A protože jazykově vybavených zaměstnanců je na českém pracovním trhu dlouhodobý nedostatek, myslím, že se jim to celkem daří. Výplatu asi mají stejnou jako jejich kolegové ze zbytku světa, a tak mají čas i peníze také na společenské vyžití, přestože obvykle podporují rodinu nebo válečné úsilí své rodné země, případně obojí.
The microbrewery in Řeporyje, on the outskirts of Prague, fills a niche as a blend of the two Slavic cultures: a typical Czech microbrewery run by Ukrainians, offering a cultural center for the latter. I was recommended this place a few weeks ago, and once I was nearby, I decided to give it a shot, despite some recent reviews complaining about the staff and service in general. Many Czechs are not as welcoming as I am—some are even hostile toward foreigners, particularly Ukrainian refugees—and I had a feeling those reviews were somewhat biased. Well, let's find out, shall we?
Řeporyje určitě znáte. Kdysi vesnička, pak městys a poslední půlstoletí pražská městská část má nejznámějšího starostu v Česku, který se pravidelně objevuje v médiích. A možná, že enfant terrible regionální politiky přispěl i k tomu, aby se z místního minipivovaru stalo ukrajinské kulturní a společenské centrum, ať už přímo, nebo nepřímo. V mých kruzích kolují fámy, že se tam vaří ukrajinská kuchyně pro Ukrajince, a tak by byla škoda tenhle podnik nenavštívit, když už mě povinnosti zavály poblíž. A to navzdory některým nedávným recenzím, které si třeba stěžují, že ta obsluha je nějaká divná.
The rumors turned out to be true. When I arrived, a wedding party was underway in the cultural hall, occasionally spilling thirsty peers over into the taproom. The wedding guests were uneasy with a random guy taking pictures, so I respected their privacy—after all, who would take photos of people without their consent? After a brief chitchat and offering my best wishes to the newlyweds, I found myself a seat in the corner of the long, narrow taproom, eager to sample the local brews and the Ukrainian dishes that accompanied several international and Czech options on the menu. Everyone around swore it tasted just like home. I am no expert on Eastern Slavic cuisine, so I played it safe and stuck to the recommendation: shashlik with homemade spicy sauce. A good choice, I must say. And now for beer!
Pověsti o tom, že jde o ukrajinský podnik, rozhodně nepřehánějí. V kulturním sále byla zrovna svatební veselka, do okolí duněla ukrajinská diskotéka a rozjaření svatebčané se občas zatoulali i do výčepu. Byli fajn, ale na focení se moc netvářili, a já samozřejmě nebudu fotit někoho, kdo si to nepřeje. A tak jsem se posadil do kouta úzkého dlouhého výčepu a objednal si na jejich doporučení marinovaný šašlik s domácí salsou. Nebo omáčkou? Ve východoslovanské kuchyni se nevyznám, ukrajinský šašlik od jiných nepoznám, ale rád budu věřit, že chutnal jako na Ukrajině. Protože chutnal dobře. A teď už je čas na pivo.
12° Prefunda, Bohemian Lager
I was surprised by how subtle the aroma of this lager is—you can only detect it if you bring your nose almost to the glass. However, the first sip is overwhelming. The Saaz hops kick in and linger, completely dominating the palate. Malt tones are muted, barely emerging in the sip. As a result, the brew feels slightly unbalanced and too hoppy, even for me, who generally prefers heavily hopped beers.
Překvapilo mě, že Prefunda skoro nevoní, musel jsem strčit nos pomalu až do pěny, abych ucítil jeho aroma. I přesto byl první doušek pořádný nášup, pivo je hodně chmelené a hořké. Žatecké chmely nepustí ke slovu nic dalšího, je to prostě hořký, zemitý kousek. Jakkoli mám moderní bohatě chmelené ležáky rád, tohle už mi přišlo trochu přes čáru, nějak mi tu chyběla rovnováha chutí.
14° Dark Lager
My initial impression was that this was a genuinely good beer, brewed just in time—Czechs often drink stronger dark lagers as winter seasonal specials. The beer opens with sweet caramel and dark roasted coffee notes, followed by a hint of licorice esters. The finish highlights malty tones, but then a suspicious acidity appears. I'm quite sure this wasn't intentional, as it doesn't seem to fit. What a pity—it could have been an outstanding brew!
Na první dobrou je tohle skvělý speciál. Uvařený právě včas, protože se blíží Vánoce, ke kterým silná tmavá piva tak nějak patří. Tedy myslím, jeden japonský koncern na to prý má jiný názor. V prvním doušku hraje karamel a až přepražená káva, pak přijde trocha lékořicových esterů. Ocas jde do sladkých sladových tónů, ale pak se objevila zvláštní nakyslá pachuť, která do tohohle piva nepatří. Nevím, co se nepovedlo, ale je to opravdu škoda. Jinak by to bylo super pivo. Snad se jiná várka podařila lépe, u řemeslných pivovarů se stává, že sem tam něco uteče.
12° Ejlík, International Pale Ale
The top of the three. This easy-drinking ale blends Czech and American hop varieties, offering a pleasant herbal aroma with subtle fruit tones. It’s not as fruity as many ales, presenting a complex palette of mild bitterness with a slight hint of mango and honey. The bittersweet, honey-like aftertaste doesn't linger long, making you take another sip. Quite an unusual brew—I haven’t had many similar beers.
Vítěz koštu. Dobře pitelný mezinárodní ale, který v sobě snoubí české a americké chmely, voní hezky zemitě a trošku po ovoci. Oproti mnoha jiným podobným pivům není moc do ovocna, zemité bylinkové aroma doplňují mango a med. Hořkosladký medový dojezd nevydrží na jazyku dlouho, ale povzbudí k dalšímu doušku. Přijde mi to jako dost atypické pivo, ale moc dobré. Rozhodně doporučuju.
This is my #BeerSaturday challenge post, and I would like to invite @stayoutoftherz to participate. I am sure there are Austrian brews he would find refreshing :) Write a post in any language about beer with at least 3 pictures. It does not have to be published on Saturday. Check the rules published by @detlev ;)
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Ahoj! A couple of years ago, I was traveling every month to Uherské Hradiště, where I got the pleasure to taste Czech beer and in that area also some good Czech wine.
Now, due to work, I travel more to Brandýs, so might give a try to stop at Řeporyje, which is on the way.
Do so ;) This place is worth visiting for sure ;)
Will do, next trip is planned in February, where the weather is not optimal for strolls in Prague.
I'm not a beer expert (who would guess? especially as I don't drink beer 😃), but I do like a good review post and an objective reviewer who goes to check out if rumors are true or false... 🙂
Btw. Gotta visit Czechia one day! I like when I can understand almost the whole menu, without knowing the language... 😃
Well, our menus are often the same, not many regional or seasonal differences to them :) On the other hand, our beer menus are a thing!
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BEER.Dude, the way you describe the beer flavors made me taste them from here! This seems like an interesting place to have a beer, I wouldn’t have imagined a wedding inside a bar, but that also seems like a great choice for a wedding!
It was not the wedding ceremony which took place in a nearby church, but the afterparty :)
I am glad you liked the post. Hopefully, I'll chart several Brazilian microbreweries soon, stay tuned ;)
Let me know when you're around, maybe I'll buy you a beer haha!
Noted :) I might go to Brasilia, and perhaps Sao Paolo/Rio in like two months.
Cool, Rio de Janeiro isn’t too far from where I live. Maybe about a 3-hour trip.
It's always cool to enjoy a beer straight from the taproom. It looks nice despite the lukewarm welcome.
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It was rather warm than lukewarm in fact :) And yes, beer's the best at the very source :)
I'm a fan of darker beers as the weather starts to turn colder as well. This looks like a really cool place. It kind of reminds me of a place we have over here that focuses on Polish culture and cuisine. They have some rich amazing food in that part of the world!
Yep, there are many similarities between Polish and Ukrainian cultures and cuisines :) Poland is kinda nomad country, it moved there and back over the centuries, and a large portion of Ukraine belong to it for centuries.
Very cool! I love me some perogies, Bigos, and Kabanosy!
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Sounds amazing! I just ate dinner and now you have me hungry again!
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It sounds like an amazing place just from that short description! My wife's extended family is Polish.
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Thanks for the invite but I don´t drink beer. I know, very strange, but it is what it is, I can´t stand it :)
Hehe, here comes a topic for next Thursday :)) I am sure there are beers you'd fancy, you simply haven't tasted them yet :)
Thanks a lot. Now I want some beer, but alas am at work! 🤣
If you pour it into a mug, people would think you're just having coffee. Follow me for more booze life-hacks ;)
Followed! Though booze life hacks, while interesting, seem risky. 😀
Yet tasty :)
That pale ale is interesting a mix of American and czech hops!!! send me some!! lol
the dish was interesting what is it called?? Nothing more traditional then potatoes xD
The dish was shashlik, I guess it's not that different from churrasco ;)
shish kebab hehehe yeah a Mediterranean bbq ;)
When you said about Ukranian food I was expecting a Varenik hehe
That was one of the other options, but I had them earlier that week :)
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Hahahaha, so you're now running away from hoppy taste? Lolz. Am just wondering how an unbalanced hoppy beer would taste like.
Sorry for that. Life itself is not even balance.
Given that hop is the expensive ingredient of beer, I assume you'd have to travel abroad to sample such unbalanced beer. Still, you can note many beer flaws in the local production. Or, you can visit the only Nigerian craft brewery. Nobody has ever done so so far, even though it likely offers the only drinkable beer around.
Hahahaha, the truth is that one day, I will do as you said out there. But, for now, let me keep on enjoying the ones within my reach. Was just playing oo
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