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First Batch Brewing

When
5 October 1842
Where
Plzeň
Part of
Josef Groll brews the first pilsner beer in Pilsen

Josef Groll brewed the first batch of modern Pilsner beer on 5 October 1842 in Plzeň.

Josef Groll, a Bavarian brewer with lager-brewing experience, was hired by the burghers of Plzeň. On 5 October 1842, he brewed the first batch of modern Pilsner beer, which was the world's first pale lager.

Sources

  1. Josef Groll Wikipedia, revision of 2025-09-30
  2. Plzeň Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  3. Pilsner Urquell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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