Yes, beer spas are a thing in the Czech Republic because they are smart and awesome while we are super lame and bathe in stupid old water!
This wonderful utopia is not only a spa but also home to the brewery, Chodovar, as well as a hotel and two restaurants. You don't ever have to leave for anything!!!!!!!!!! Apparently, there is some good hiking and biking trails in the area (the Cheb region), but who cares about that?
The history of brewing in the area goes back to the 12th century when a dog named Albi came across a spring of some magically delicious mineral water. Immediately beer was brewed with the soft water and the people rejoiced! The official start date of the brewery is 1573, however, when the Sliks family began operations.
The brewery has had it's ups and downs..... 450 years will do that to you... but they continue to thrive today. They now produce over 90, 000 hectolitres of beer a year!
The beer bath itself is a mix of the mineral water, beer, grains and herbs and is supposedly all very beneficial to your health.
Here's the link to the spa: http://www.chodovar.cz/id216en-beer-wellness-land.htm
And here's a link to the tourist website that will guide you through this and other beer tour fun in the wonderful Czech Republic: http://www.praguebeergarden.com/czech-tours/post/beer-spa-chodovar
Na zdravi!
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