I had my first beer in Prague at a place called U Flecku
They've been brewing this beer in this spot since 1499. It was definitely a little touristy (a mustachioed man played an accordion and posed for pictures) but the beer was delicious and dark.
After a waiter brought around a mug for me, another came by with a tray full of shots, gestured in my direction and said a few words in Czech, none of which I understood. Fortunately, I had my arsenal of about 3 words ready. "Neh" I said, and shook my head. Again he waved his tray of shots at me, indicating that I should take one and spoke a few more words of Czech.
Time for me to break out the big guns. I said "Prosim, neh!" which more or less means "Please, no". No dice. The man waved his tray of shots in my face and said "Is traditional Czech aperitif!"
I really had no choice. I sipped it down and finished my beer. Still have no idea what it was, but it tasted like Jaeger, only good. And a little bitter. Apparently it's never a good idea to turn down a traditional Czech aperitif.
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Jesus, was it green? If it was green, it was Becherovka. If it was Becherovka, you'll be seeing alot more of it. And just so you know, it's seen as an old lady drink.
PS I'm pretty sure the beer at Ü Flecku is the best beer I've ever had in my life. It's a miracle of science that they can make beer that dark and not filling.
OH HELL YES IT WAS Becherovka! I love that shit. That's the booze in the cocktail I was telling you about: The Beton=Becherovka and tonic. YUM.
Yeah, I talked to my roommate this morning and he said it was Becherovka. I liked it. He also said that U Flecku is known for making tourists drink that shit and overcharging them for it.
Did you ever go to Pivovarksy Dum? In Nove Mesto kind of by the Fred and Ginger building? That place kicks ass too...way less touristy and they have a lot of drinking snacks, like pickled herring. The dark beer isn't as good but the pale is amazing, and they have nettle beer which I have yet to try.
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