Brief history of brewing in Nové Město nad Metují

The founder of the local brewery was Jan from Kácovo and from Černčice, who founded the local fortress in 1501, later rebuilt into today's castle. He transferred the right to brew beer to the local townspeople against a certain salary by a special letter in 1503, while most of the craftsmen came here from Krčín. Along with other rights and privileges, he had it confirmed by King Vladislav II. and insert into earth plates. However, in 1526...