Braník is a typical Czech beer with a very refreshing taste, a natural "bite" and pure hopsy aroma. Braník Brewery was founded by a group of brewmasters from small historical breweries in 1899 under the name "Corporate Brewery of Prague Brewmasters".
The author of the first artistic design of the Braník brand logo was Mikoláš Aleš – the design is based on the period mark of the Czech brewmasters which, according to tradition, was granted to them by King Charles IV. The original coat-of-arms with the symbols of the maltsters' craft – two old-fashioned wooden malt rakes, intertwining a crown – the symbol of royal favour, was combined with the figure of St. Wenceslas, the patron saint of maltsters. Two angels added to the design at a later date are a symbol of Prague.
Mikoláš Aleš took inspiration for his design from the banner of the Little Quarter Maltsters' Guild, which was created in the mid-18th century. Aleš accepted the assignment mainly out of friendship towards several of the founding Prague brewmasters. He created the mark as a pen-and-ink drawing and was paid a symbolic sum of 100 Zl for his work. The design subsequently became the brewery's trademark and was reproduced on a stucco panel which can still be seen today in its original place on the malt-kiln in the Braník Brewery malthouse.
Braník is a well-known and popular brand with nationwide distribution. The first batch of this beer was brewed in 1900. Today, Braník beer is brewed using cutting-edge technology in one of the most efficient breweries in the Czech Republic. Bottled Braník is the second best-selling beer in the Czech Republic. For consumers, the Braník brand stands for high-quality, very refreshing beer with a very attractive price. Its quality is demonstrated by the awards its has won over the years.
