About us
Donovalský pivovar is a restaurant with its own brewery in Donovaly, between the Low Tatras and the Veľká Fatra mountains. It was born in the beautiful but rough mountains of central Slovakia. From the very start, we’ve been driven by a bold yet simple goal: to brew honest beer. We take the same honest approach in our kitchen.
The heart of our kitchen is the Josper – a special Spanish charcoal grill used by the world’s best steakhouses. It combines a grill and an oven in one, giving meat a crisp crust, keeping it juicy and adding a subtle smoky aroma you can’t get on an ordinary grill.
Our dry-age fridge holds a selection of aged meat that you can choose from.
We also serve dishes made to go with beer and hearty mountain classics. Stop by after skiing, hiking or biking, or join us for an evening with family and friends. And to go with it all, we’ll pour you a beer brewed right here in Donovaly – each of our beers has its own character and story. Get to know them below.
UjecOur classics
12° · 4.6% ABV · 16 EBC · 35 IBU
A Pilsner-style pale lager brewed with the traditional decoction method from the finest Moravian malts. Triple hopping gives it a firmer yet smooth bitterness. Classic fermentation and long maturation give it a balanced, highly drinkable taste. We brewed it in memory of “Uncle” Peťo Šperka.
Winter IPAOur classics
15° · 6.0% ABV · 16 EBC · 57 IBU
An extra-hopped, top-fermented India pale ale is our hoppiest beer. Caramel malt notes balance the grapefruit and orange bitterness of the hops, giving it a refined, full body. The finish is slightly sweet and long. Despite the name, it’s on tap all year round.
HajlanderOur classics
11° · 4.2% ABV · 200 EBC · 35 IBU
A dark lager brewed using the traditional decoction method. Deep black in colour, with an intense malty taste and a balanced aroma of roasted malt and Saaz hops, which give it a smooth, lingering bitterness. Lower in alcohol, but anything but boring.
Summer AleOur classics
10° · 4.0% ABV · 8 EBC · 32 IBU
A top-fermented blond ale – light and refreshing, with the crisp bitterness of American hops and notes of grapefruit and lemon zest. A reliable thirst-quencher that local Donovaly athletes call “recovery beer”!
ZoltánSpecials
12° · 4.6% ABV · 42 EBC · 14 IBU
A semi-dark, top-fermented yeast beer. Its distinctive taste is lifted by a banana-and-nut or clove finish. Brewed for lovers of the mountains and Slovak nature – but above all, for Zoltán.
Donovalská desiatkaSpecials
10° · 4.0% ABV · 14 EBC · 30 IBU
A light, golden draught beer brewed using the traditional decoction method. It has a gentle taste and a balanced aroma of malt and Saaz hops, which give it a pleasant, lingering bitterness. Lower in alcohol, it’s made for quenching your thirst.
PankerSpecials
14° · 5.4% ABV · 16 EBC · 68 IBU
India pale ale – a fresh, live beer with a new recipe for every true rebel. Dry hopping intensifies the aromas and flavours, creating a relentless explosion of tropical fruit. The sharp, bitter finish with a pleasantly warming alcohol is rounded off by a hint of caramel which, in perfect harmony with the other ingredients, makes this beer a unique taste experience.
GarsianSpecials
12° · 4.6% ABV · 16 EBC · 55 IBU
An India pale lager – a true lager “spiced up” with a generous dose of hops, IPA-style. Brewed using the infusion method, it has a lively, crisp bite and a robust body with big hop flavour and aroma. It opens full and malty, quickly followed by hoppy bitterness, and finishes with a long, pleasant bitterness and a gentle alcohol warmth.
Christmas SpecialSpecials
13° · 5.0% ABV · 35 EBC · 25 IBU
A festive, semi-dark flavoured beer, top-fermented, with a cinnamon colour and mild hop bitterness. It carries the traditional Christmas aroma of gingerbread, cinnamon, star anise and cloves, rounded off by a pleasant honey finish. We wish you a merry and honest Christmas!
