pFriem Family Brewers Co-Founder and Brewmaster Josh Pfriem Talks pFriem Czech Dark Lager

We spoke with pFriem Family Brewers Co-Founder and Brewmaster Josh Pfriem about pFriem Czech Dark Lager.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
This beer was a collective effort from the brewery management team, but was driven heavily by Bryan Cardwell, who was inspired by his travels in the Czech Republic and Slovakia where he fell in love with the style. 

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
The rich, smooth and delectable nature of this beer while also being light and very quaffable. 

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
Just like most beers at pFriem, we just call them what they are.

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
If it was a cold and frozen island, this would be a good contender. 

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Flavors of milk chocolate, anise & caramel deluge the taste buds. 

BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
Less of a story and more of the impact of this beer on the pFriem crew: Every Winter when this beer goes on tap around 4 to 5 pm each day at the brewery, you see many employees around the building with big smiles holding and drinking the dark, frothy goodness that the Czech Dark Lager provides. 

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Traditional Czech goulash is an excellent pairing!

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