Budweiser Budvar UK is updating its range with the relaunch of Budvar Reserve, the historic brewery’s premium 7.5% ABV premium Czech lager, matured for 200 days.
With a new bottle design and branding, Budvar Reserve will initially launch through selected off-trade and online retailers in March.
The time needed to mature this acclaimed beer, at the brewery in the town of České Budějovice, South Bohemia, as well as the relatively low volumes brewed, will make it a sought-after, ‘buy-it-when-you-see-it’ premium beer, according to the brewer.
Jitka Vlčková, managing director of Budweiser Budvar UK, said: “We’re delighted to be able to offer our unique Budvar Reserve to those discerning UK beer drinkers who enjoy stronger, premium beers on occasion.
“Budvar Original is the classic Czech lager for many UK beer
lovers, and Budvar Reserve is another superb example of our brewers’ skill.”
Retaining all the fresh drinkability of the flagship Budvar Original lager, Budvar Reserve’s extra-long maturation also brings a honeyed sweetness and rich malt body that perfectly balances the floral aroma and crisp bite of the noble Saaz hops.
Budvar brewmaster, Adam Brož, said: “Budvar Reserve is a special, strong, cellar-aged beer that really showcases the brewing traditions and dedication to taste and quality we’ve stayed true to at Budweiser Budvar for 125 years.
“No other brewery in the world could make this beer because it requires the very best Czech ingredients, and huge amounts of time and cellaring space, making it expensive to create. But being independent and owned by the Czech people means we can brew our beer in the same way we always have, with the same focus on time and flavour.”
