Svijany
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Svijany is a village in Liberec District, Czech Republic. It has a population of 307 (2006). Svijany Brewery is based in the village.
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[edit] History
Earliest records of Svijany are from 1345. The village was owned by a Cistercian monastery in Mnichovo Hradiste. In 1565, the village came under the control of Jaroslav z Vartemberka, who built the Renaissance castle.[1]
[edit] Svijany Brewery
Svijany Brewery was founded in 1564. It produces a range of pale lagers from Svijany Fitness 6° (3.2% abv), to Svijany Baron 15° (6.5% abv).[2] The brewery is owned by Liberec Investment Fund (LIF), who also own Náchod and Rohozec breweries[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Pivovar Svijany - Pivovar Svijany: Historie". www.pivovarsvijany.cz. http://www.pivovarsvijany.cz/czhist.aspx. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
- ^ "Pivovar Svijany (LIF)". www.ratebeer.com. http://www.ratebeer.com/Ratings/Beer/ShowBrewer.asp?BrewerID=2407. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
- ^ "Nachod brewery finally sold - Czech Republic News". www.ceeretail.com. http://www.ceeretail.com/next.php?id=69377. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
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Coordinates: 50°34′27″N 15°03′22″E / 50.57417°N 15.05611°E
