Germany Beer Reviews
Germany and beer go together like bread and butter. Known around the world as a country of meticulous precision and superb craftsmanship, Germany maintains strict brewing standards known as the Reinheitsgebot, or “purity decree”. Famous for festivals like Oktoberfest, wheat styles (weizens), and big glass boots full of beer, Germany remains one of the must-visit countries for beer enjoyment.
by Team | Germany, Privatbrauerei Michael Plank, Weizen / Weissbier / Hefeweizen, Weizen Glass |
Everyone loves a winner, myself included. I decided to try Plank because it was marked as a customer’s choice at a local store and it advertised itself as a World Beer Cup medal winner. I figured if the people and the judges agreed, it was worth trying. In the...
by Team | Erdinger Weissbräu, Germany, Weizen / Weissbier / Hefeweizen, Weizen Glass |
After my glass of Erdinger, I couldn’t quite recall why I choose to taste this brew in the first place. The bottle’s label is as plain as the taste, and I’ve never seen the beer advertised or featured. As it happens, a Binny’s employee...
by Team | Flute Glass, German Pilsener, Germany, Mug, Pilsner Glass, St. Pauli Brewery |
As a new reviewer, I put a lot of thought into my first beer to report on. Eventually the perfect memory hit me. One college evening sitting around with my roommates, I made a statement I had NEVER made before, “I could go for a beer.” As a typical girly...
by Tom Smillie | Actien Brewery, Dortmunder / Export Lager, Flute Glass, Germany, Pilsner Glass |
About a month ago I purchased a six pack of DAB which gave me a great example of what a fine German lager. In Germany, just about every city has a brewery and most cities became well-known for a certain variation/style they brew (as most do). Often times, the brews...
by Tom Smillie | Brauerei Weihenstephan, Germany, Weizen / Weissbier / Hefeweizen, Weizen Glass |
In the world of German Weiss beers there are a couple terms which I have seemed to confuse and blend together. After reading Randy Mosher’s book Tasting Beer I finally got a good handle on my terms. The titles “weis,” “weiss,” “weisse” simply mean white. They usually...
by Tom Smillie | Doppelbock, Germany, Kulmbacher Brewery, Mug, Pilsner Glass |
I going to come right out and say it. I’m not a huge fan of Bocks. I feel that their hardiness and malty features are better suited for ales and rather than lagers. However, I’m not saying that I completely hate them. If I were to drink a bock I would lean towards a...