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Praga Premium Czech Pils 24x500ml $50.40 + Delivery ($0 C&C / Free for $200+ Orders) @ First Choice Liquor

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Ham Dragon on 09/12/2024 - 21:52 firstchoiceliquor.com.au (3967 clicks)
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Outstanding "authentic" (made for export) Czech Pils back in stores after a 3 year hiatus. 500ml @ 4.7% ABV makes it about the best price / quality ratio beer around, more so given it's one of the very few international beers not brewed locally under licence.

Tasting notes:

Praga Pils beer is supple, dryish medium body and a long, refreshing finish. A Gold Medal winner at the World Beer Championships Awards & Bronze Medal Winner at the Australian International Beers Awards 2017. With more than 200 years of Czech brewing heritage this beer is as real as it gets.

First Choice have a bunch of other stuff eligible for 20% off too, but this really stood out.

TAKE20 code works for me in QLD seems TAKE10 might be elsewhere?

Alcohol Beer Pilsner Praga

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Comments

  • Fergy1987 on 09/12/2024 - 21:57
    +4

    Actually not a bad beer. Bought one to try last week and wasnt offended

    • SlyCat on 09/12/2024 - 22:03
      +12

      Thought the Gen Zs reserved the right to be offended by anything. For us millennials (assuming by your username) as long as it's cold, she'll be 'right

    • Ham Dragon on 09/12/2024 - 22:05
      +4

      It's my go to now that Asahi shifted production onshore. Closest equivalent would be Hollandia but that's a bit cat piss-ish.

      • starspawn on 10/12/2024 - 09:35

        Wow have not had Hollandia since I was in my early 20's lol

        • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 10:48

          DM sells it in 330ml bottles & 500ml cans. Does the trick when nice & cold but it is what it is.

    • nikoris on 10/12/2024 - 01:53
      +4

      Nice post, needs more double negatives though

      • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 02:01
        +3

        I wouldn't dare not to agree you've got a point.

      • whitepuma on 10/12/2024 - 07:42
        +3

        You're not incorrect

      • Igaf on 10/12/2024 - 09:54

        I'm not arguing either way, and I've been wrong before, but my view is not totally dissimilar.

  • ohgee on 09/12/2024 - 22:16
    +2

    Good beer, a bit on the sweeter side for my palette but at this price is a deal!

    • Save 50 Cent on 10/12/2024 - 07:42

      How sweet would you say it is compared to CC (which is extremely sweet for me and I didn’t finish the first can that was offered to me).

      • ohgee on 10/12/2024 - 09:36
        +3

        It's been a while since I've had this beer but I wouldn't say it's especially sweet like something sugary, the flavour profile leans sweet and soft.
        Here's a few more opinions of it. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/303/82287/

        • ozhunter68 on 10/12/2024 - 09:54

          Read a few reviews quickly, and comes accross as a medium dryish crisp beer with hints of sweetness,

          but as always with food and drinks and varying palletes,……..YMMV.

  • donman92 on 09/12/2024 - 22:38
    +3

    Solid beer and noting it's a box of 500ml - this is a bloody steal, thanks OP!

    • ozhunter68 on 10/12/2024 - 09:54
      +1

      At this price, I stole one. Thanks OP lol.

  • Dontreadthis on 09/12/2024 - 22:43
    +5

    I don't mind it either, agree its a bit sweet for me after a while. Prefer Budvar. 500ml value FTW.

    • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 01:37
      +3

      Agree re: Budvar that stuff is the tits, but hard to find in big boi tinnies and alas never so cheap (except over there!).

  • Johno20045 on 09/12/2024 - 23:02
    +1

    Code not working for me here in SA

    • punkel on 09/12/2024 - 23:05

      TAKE10 is the code

      • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 01:34
        +3

        Definitely TAKE20 in QLD/Brisbane, on the front page & banner popup. OP updated to confirm this.

  • Yuppieshrink on 09/12/2024 - 23:06

    Invalid promo code - also in SA

    • punkel on 09/12/2024 - 23:07
      +2

      Use TAKE10

      • AbortAbortabort on 10/12/2024 - 16:25

        In SA you get sent to liquorland. Take10 (ten bucks off min spend on anything above 20) it’s a promo from their Hydra rebranding.

  • Yuppieshrink on 09/12/2024 - 23:08
    +2

    TAKE10 works

  • HiredGoon on 10/12/2024 - 01:09

    Anybody else incorrectly being charged delivery?

    Homepage says 'Free express delivery over $99', but in cart, says 'Free express delivery over $199'.

    Cart with $100.80 wanting to charge me $10 for delivery…. rude.

    • MiscOzB on 10/12/2024 - 03:44
      +1

      May need to be ordered during store trading hours according to this page.

  • heef on 10/12/2024 - 01:21
    +2

    Thanks, ordered CnC in QLD.

  • Phoebus on 10/12/2024 - 01:24

    literally the best alcoholics' beer after XXXX Gold

    • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 01:27
      +7

      That's being a bit unfair to Hammer & Tongs or Henninger!

      • starspawn on 11/12/2024 - 10:07

        Rivet lol

        • Ham Dragon on 11/12/2024 - 10:25
          +1

          Hey don't knock the Re-vays they're not bad…clean, easy drinking rice based lager. I used to drive to Tweed Heads ALDI from Brisbane to load up 10 cases back in the day.

  • Phoebus on 10/12/2024 - 01:28

    I get, invalid promo code.. WTF

  • Phoebus on 10/12/2024 - 01:30

    Paulaner looks great too.. if only I could get the promo codes to work.

    • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 01:33
      +1

      Hmm might be limited to certain regions. Have updated the OP with evidence of TAKE20 but try TAKE10, if that doesn't work…might be SOL 🙁

  • ozziebattler on 10/12/2024 - 02:40
    +2

    TAKE20 working in WA, thanks OP

  • ozlegacy on 10/12/2024 - 06:06
    +2

    TAKE20 working in Sydney thanks OP!

  • jtc13 on 10/12/2024 - 06:34
    +2

    Thanks OP 20% off worked in Melbourne

  • Ozjoey on 10/12/2024 - 06:46
    +2

    OP 👍

  • luckylittle on 10/12/2024 - 06:51
    +7

    Czech here. I have never ever seen this beer in Czech. Most likely the only Czech thing about it is the label…
    If you want a really good, authentic Czech beer, I would recommend Kozel (lager on the sweeter side) or Pilsner Urquell (more Bitter). Sometimes you can get it in Dan Murphy's.

    • punkel on 10/12/2024 - 06:58
      +16

      At this price though surely it’s worth Czeching out

      • starspawn on 11/12/2024 - 10:08

        Use TAKE20 at the czechout

    • jackwilk on 10/12/2024 - 07:05
      +2

      Kozel is great. Dan used to sell it.

      • Dontreadthis on 10/12/2024 - 08:47
        +1

        It was great, but Dans wanted $4.50 per bottle back then, can only imagine what it would cost now…

    • Goodproduction on 10/12/2024 - 08:25
      +2

      My two of the all time favourites, Kozel Dark & Urquell. They are great

    • Xizor on 10/12/2024 - 08:29

      Looks like its primarily made for export. Not that uncommon where market gaps exist. https://www.pragapils.eu/who-we-are

      • goodwillN1 on 10/12/2024 - 08:44
        +2

        Yeah, not present in Czech pubs at all as far as I am aware (or maybe some obscure or tourist locations). There are better Czech choices but if you like the taste and are happy with this budget beer(their claim) then why not…

    • Shibuya101 on 10/12/2024 - 09:05
      +2

      Fellow Czech here - totally agree with you.

      • Ozjoey on 11/12/2024 - 19:23

        Are there a lot of Czech Ozbargainers?

    • Lordofmycastle on 10/12/2024 - 10:29
      +2

      This is made at Samson in Ceske Budjovice and given the name Praga to sell internationally . Its strange to me that it was hard to get Samson in Prague, but I could buy Praga last time I was in Alice Springs.

      • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 10:51

        Wow, mind blown…I used to drink Samson occasionally when I lived in Europe 20 years ago, it was super cheap from the big box Costco style retailers, never knew the connection to Praga when that showed up here a few years ago.

    • donman92 on 10/12/2024 - 11:40
      +1

      +1 to Kozel. It's my favourite beer and when I found it on tap in Serbia I had to sink a few

    • Hasslefree on 10/12/2024 - 11:55

      Also Budvar it is in between Kozel and PU taste wise. I buy cans from Aldi when they are on sale.

  • Sydgun on 10/12/2024 - 07:31
    +1

    Thanks op!

  • rodericb on 10/12/2024 - 07:32
    +1

    This company makes a good hypercar too: https://pragaglobal.com/

  • Xizor on 10/12/2024 - 08:25
    +1

    Nice deal. Still holding out hope Hoegaarden will one day return.

    • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 09:17
      +1

      Used to be able to get it on tap at any number of my locals when I lived in the Netherlands 20 years ago…the perfect beer for those long summer evenings.

      • Xizor on 10/12/2024 - 09:36
        +2

        It was the only decent affordable wheat beer here.

    • thestig on 10/12/2024 - 12:08

      Can't you still buy Hoegaarden online from several different stores?

      • Xizor on 10/12/2024 - 13:21

        Have seen it occassionally for crazy prices like $80+. But not seen it since COVID in BWS/LL/FCL/Dans :(

        • soggypotato on 10/12/2024 - 18:11
          +2

          I bought a 24 case around this july for 54.99 + delivery at the drink society before, but since then it was out of stock

  • tenmill on 10/12/2024 - 08:33
    +1

    Thanks OP, bought 2. Great for Xmas drinkies, cheers

  • jrvb42 on 10/12/2024 - 09:01
    +1

    Nice. Thanks OP. Limit of 1 at my store unfortunately.

    • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 09:19
      +1

      From what I understand they're only allocating 1 carton per store for some reason, as I've have trouble getting it consistently in Brisbane of late. I got 4 with free delivery from this deal so much be being dispatched from a warehouse.

      • jrvb42 on 10/12/2024 - 09:44
        +3

        Possibly, but in the case of my store, I seem to have bought the last one - lucky!

  • Morkai on 10/12/2024 - 09:38
    +3

    mate if it's doesn't include six different varieties of hops, half a fruit basket, and been through six rounds of dry hopping, is it really beer?

    • ozhunter68 on 10/12/2024 - 10:15

      Where did you read that ?

      • eagerfisherman on 10/12/2024 - 11:05
        +1

        It's a bad attempt at a joke.

        • Morkai on 10/12/2024 - 14:25
          +4

          Should I send you my drafts in future to get your approval before posting?

  • maddoglee on 10/12/2024 - 09:48
    +1

    OOS in Sydney

    • JAS 39 Gripen on 10/12/2024 - 10:40

      You can order for delivery, oos for C&C
      My delivery expected on 12th Dec for 2198, which is pretty quick

      • maddoglee on 10/12/2024 - 14:23

        thanks…. didn't want 4 cases of it… nobody seems to be drinking much these days.

  • Vomo on 10/12/2024 - 09:58
    +1

    Wondering how it compares in flavour to my regular go to - Paulaner Münchner Hell (Aldi $16 for 4)
    Obv a lot cheaper!

    • ozhunter68 on 10/12/2024 - 10:13

      Pretty sure I got the Paulaner Hell's for $14.95 per 4 pack last week at Aldi (Ballina and Lismore).

      I like the Paulaner, but bit sweet to drink all the time in summer for me, pretty sure this Praga is

      lighter and less sweet ( I hope lol).

      • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 10:42
        +1

        I agree with the sentiments here that Praga is a bit sweeter, but I find that's more noticeable when it warms up. When it's fresh out of the fridge it's super clean & crisp and not a lot of overt sweetness.

        • ozhunter68 on 10/12/2024 - 12:28
          +1

          Just tried picking up my case, but was denied as mistake in their stock system, Thursday now (am an hour away round trip, so there go the savings lol). Bought a four pack for $14 just to try, and do find it sweeter than most dry, crispy pilsners I tried. It's really leaning towards the Paulaner style a bit all round for my taste, but still nice and in my good range, just not excellent haha. Great for the price though, if you live close by.

          • Vomo on 10/12/2024 - 12:54
            +1

            @ozhunter68: Looks like the stock is all gone in my area too. Thanks for the review.
            Paulaner is hard to beat for a lager in my opinion, the first sip you get that wonderful Hallertauer hops aroma that is perfect for summer and to chug it all down relaxing outside in the shade.
            Would have loved to try this Czech lager, at such a low price, I will give a 4 pack a go next time I am at bottle shop.
            My other go to, which is somewhat more in your face, is Balter XPA, you can find a 4 pack for $16, it's only 375ml but it's a well regarded beer perfect for summer.

            • ozhunter68 on 10/12/2024 - 13:14

              @Vomo: Haha, I live around Balter country and tried most of those beers, including some awesome (for me) experimental kegs limited release at the Brunswick Heads Hotel. Like the XPA, but the Hazy IPA or IPA even better, but more $ and rarely discounted.

          • jrvb42 on 11/12/2024 - 09:05
            +1

            @ozhunter68: I supposedly got the last case at my store - their stock system was in error - but they replaced it with Henninger.

  • ozhunter68 on 10/12/2024 - 10:10
    +2

    Ordered one with 20% off c & C in Tweed Heads South, just thought I'd try and see if I could grab a second one

    with the code (and if they had stock) and it worked. Will go there and taste one after lunch before ordering a

    second though to make sure I like it enough (being Belgian a bit fussy with my beer, but also being Aussie

    not always that fussy as long as Real Cold haha).

  • Igaf on 10/12/2024 - 10:18

    Appears none in Canberra.

  • nicholastyc on 10/12/2024 - 10:37
    +1

    Thanks op

  • sizzly348 on 10/12/2024 - 12:51
    +1

    damn I'm jealous for those with a first choice near them, this is a great price for a lovely tasting beer.

  • maddoglee on 10/12/2024 - 14:14

    The website says Free Express Delivery for orders over $99.
    Dodgy… the site doesn't give me that option.

  • harveyworld on 10/12/2024 - 14:23

    Ive only just received delivery of my order earlier today which was placed 2 weeks ago on Tuesday 26/11 - despite it advising estimated delivery would be Thursday 28/11 - in time for the BF weekend.

    Ive just ordered a couple of slabs of these today, but I will be very surprised if they are delivered within a week - even though again it says estimated delivery Thursday 12/12 (2 days).
    I live in the metro Melbourne catchment area but I still have yet to receive a delivery within a few days of their estimation despite saying to myself that I am never doing this ever again as their delivery process is so unreliable. Unfortunately, the offers are just too good to resist though…

    So I am going to try and stay chillaxed… keeping everything crossed that they turn up before Christmas.

    • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 14:53

      I rang FCL to ask about a delivery window & was told firstly that the delivery contractor is AusPost (at least for my order), but also that the warehouse is awaiting stock so the "expected by 11 December" note on the order is a total lie, so you are rightly concerned that there will be a delay…at least by Christmas hopefully.

  • ubiq on 10/12/2024 - 15:24

    Both codes not working

  • Forenti on 10/12/2024 - 16:03

    Damn my C&C order is now saying out of stock, they are offering to substitute Henninger 24 x 500ml instead.
    Haven't had either but was looking forward to trying Praga, is Henninger pretty much as good?

    • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 19:37
      +1

      Definitely not. Henniger is malted cat piss by comparison.

      • Forenti on 10/12/2024 - 19:59
        +1

        That's disappointing - I ordered early but guess the store didn't reserve it after all. Thanks for posting

  • pharkurnell on 10/12/2024 - 16:27

    Unavailable everywhere SE melb I've tried.

  • the swear jar on 10/12/2024 - 16:56
    +1

    Walked in and told the lady at the counter I have an order to collect. She barked back "Let me guess, Praga"!

    • Ham Dragon on 10/12/2024 - 19:37

      Ozbargained!

      That's pure gold.

  • BargainSnatcher on 10/12/2024 - 19:58

    Did jack visit before the discount came out?

    Might of been $40 before
    https://www.grogprices.com.au/product/praga-premium-pils

    • Ham Dragon on 11/12/2024 - 00:08

      It was never that cheap, even before it went AWOL for 3 years. Pre-covid it was $55-60/slab of the 500ml cans.

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