Velkopopovický Kozel is a Czech beer produced since 1874.[1] The brewery was founded in Velké Popovice, a town 25 km (15 mi) southeast of Prague. Their symbol is a goat (kozel means "male goat" in Czech). The company was bought by SABMiller in 2002 and sold to Asahi Breweries in 2016.
History
The first historical mention of Velkopopovicky Kozel dates back to the 14th century.[2] The brewery in Velké Popovice, as we know it today, has its origins in the 19th century. After years of disagreements and a gradual decline, the brewery was bought by a rich industrial tycoon, František Ringhoffer, who was the mayor of Smíchov and one of the most successful entrepreneurs at the time.
The brewery was built in 1875, though the first batch of Kozel beer had been brewed the previous year.[1]