Yesterday was 8 years since I moved to the Czech Republic, by far the best decision I've made in my life. I fancied "celebrating" the anniversary with a special beer. I went to my stash and, while I was looking at what the cellar had to offer, one bottle called me louder than the rest. It's Alive! from Mikkeller. I thought the name couldn't have been more appropriate, it reminded me of the debauchery of my first few months in Prague, which I sometimes find hard to believe I survived with my health pretty much intact.
And it wasn't just the name what was appropriate, but also the beer itself. Like those beginnings in Prague, I didn't know what to expect from it, I was a bit wary of not being able to cope with it, but in the end it all turned out to be pretty interesting, a enjoyable experience that was surprisingly easy to imbibe (8% ABV, nose of flowers and spice in good balance; flavours, dry, herbs, grass, flowers, mild fruity caramel in the back), but also not without it's unpleasant bits (a mild metallic note in the finish). Just like eight years ago.
Na Zdraví!
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And it wasn't just the name what was appropriate, but also the beer itself. Like those beginnings in Prague, I didn't know what to expect from it, I was a bit wary of not being able to cope with it, but in the end it all turned out to be pretty interesting, a enjoyable experience that was surprisingly easy to imbibe (8% ABV, nose of flowers and spice in good balance; flavours, dry, herbs, grass, flowers, mild fruity caramel in the back), but also not without it's unpleasant bits (a mild metallic note in the finish). Just like eight years ago.Na Zdraví!
Choose your preferred Prague hotels and get free transport.
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