Just glad I didn't have to do the washing up!

it may be too late. For the sixth year in a row the Soldaten Svejk pub in Östragötgatan in Stockholm is serving up unfiltered, unpasteurised Pilsner Urquell between 9-17th October. Or until the casks run dry, which last year only took five days.

This traditional-style Czech pub is the only place outside of the Czech Republic where the unpasteurised version of this beer (similar to the stuff you get at the end of the Pilsner Urquell brewery tour) is available.

I managed to squeeze into the launch party last weekend where the incredibly friendly Soldaten staff kept thrusting pint glass after pint glass into my hand. So what’s the difference between this and the regular PU you ask? For me it’s the exceptionally light carbonation and creamy mouthfeel. This beer feels almost flat and yet tastes intensely fresh, with the spicey saaz backlash it’s known for still clearly evident.

If you’re out of luck this time make sure to be in Stockholm around the same time next year. This is one of those rare beer opportunities you simply cannot miss.