About

Métaphore is my personal story of cultivating the lost senses of magic and poetry around us while looking at the world with fresh eyes. It’s an introspective beer journey that is deeply rooted in my local terroir of the Czech Republic and timeless traditions of beer- and winemaking.

In each of my beers, I strive to bring a touch of poetry, a sense of wonder, and a sense of magic into the world. They are my thoughtful expressions of time and place, driven by my constant cultivation of what it means to be authentic and beautiful.

These principles have led me to produce beers exclusively from what grows and coexists around me. Beer as it used to be: a product of a place and its people, with the graceful help of time. Defined not only by the seasons they rest in wooden barrels and the use of local organic ingredients but also by a common sensibility and restraint.

Most of Métaphore's beers undergo spontaneous fermentation or use our own farmhouse yeast culture, cultivated over the years. Usually, they are aged in wooden barrels for extended periods—ranging from one to three years, or occasionally even longer. I firmly believe that the use of spontaneous or native fermentation captures the essence of the elusive concept of beer "terroir" and its inseparable authenticity. This is why the majority of Métaphore beers are crafted this way.



Occasionally, I embark on a quest for a dream-lager™ beer—truly "brewer's beers" refined through extensive lagering, often in wooden barrels. They pay homage to a bygone era of beers that my great-grandfathers might have enjoyed, yet retaining the spirit of Métaphore.

Although the techniques, fermentations, barrels, and ingredients may vary for each beer, they are all united by my overarching vision for Métaphore: crafting local, authentic, and beautiful beers with a touch of magic.

If you're seeking more magic in your life, I invite you to experience Métaphore!

Jiří Sládek
Head Brewer and Owner

 

Core tenets

  • Buoyant and bright

    Drinkability is as important for me as the philosophy behind my beers.

    I strive to impart a refined and elegant character guided by deep sense of beauty at the core of each beer. Yet sharing an approachable and easygoing nature, defined by moderate to low alcohol content,
    with layers of complexity underneath if you engage with them.

    Beers full of life, character, and energy that stimulate your
    palate, body, and mind.

  • Im-Perfection

    Deliberately and completely naturally, these beers develop a distinct character—a "je ne
    sais quoi" quality, often referred to as "rustic". This essence finds
    resonance with the Japanese aesthetic principle of Wabi-sabi, revolving around the acceptance of beauty in its transient, natural, and imperfect form. Paradoxically, these intentional and natural "imperfections" draw the entire experience closer to the illusion of perfection in the mind.

  • Local and Authentic

    The never-ending quest for cultivating authenticity and beauty has led me to produce beers exclusively from what grows and coexists around me.

    Beer as it used to be: a product of a place and its people, with the graceful help of time. Defined not only by the seasons they rest in wooden barrels and the use of local organic ingredients, but also by a common sensibility and restraint.

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