Burgher’s house
The period interior of the house of a České Budějovice burgher enjoying the right to brew beer will acquaint you with the brewing privilege in the town. A wide-screen projection shows a picture of the life in the house at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries. While the residential floor of the house illustrates the family’s private life, the ground floor shows the atmosphere of a taproom where the burgher’s beer is served to his neighbours and to merchants.
Model of a brewing pan
For many years, in fact until the 18th century, similar pans were used to brew beer. Some of them were larger and could have square or rectangular bottoms. The brewing pan was frequently the only metal item in breweries.
Drinking cups
As a rule, drinking cups revealed the social background of their owners. Thus, you can see beautiful and decorative tin pots and cups next to plain clay ones. As drinkers say, ‘The bottom is the important part of a cup.’ The items have been lent by the South-Bohemian Museum.
Beer gauges
The City Council monitored dishonest innkeepers on a regular basis. It examined the quality and the quantity of the beer served, using officially branded gauges. The exhibits date from the 19th century.
