Gambrinus (beer)

Gambrinus (beer)

Gambrinus is a beer brewed in the Czech Republic at the Plzeňský Prazdroj brewery. It is one of the most popular beers in the Czech Republic. The beer is named after Gambrinus, a legendary king of Flanders known for his mythical brewing abilities.

Gambrinus sponsors Gambrinus liga, the premier Czech football league.


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