(VinePair) - The Czech Republic is recognized around the world as a beer-producing powerhouse, home to the original pilsner, and at least two candidates for the contested title of the original Budweiser. (Both are located in the Czech town of Budweis, known as České Budějovice in Czech.)

Czechs also claim the world’s largest per-capita beer consumption, a title the Central European country has famously held for over 23 years. At 142.4 liters per capita, the Czech Republic ranks well above its beer-loving neighbors in Austria (104.7) and Germany (also 104.7).