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 Britton Smith | Germany, Hacker-Pschorr Brewery, Weizen / Weissbier / Hefeweizen, Weizen Glass |
My wife and were Christmas shopping the Saturday before Christmas. If you have ever been shopping that day, it is insane. The stores are packed with people like us who have waiting until the end to get their final Christmas present. I was tired of shopping, tired of...
by Tom Smillie | Germany, Kölsch, Reissdorf Brewery, Stange |
What a day? Looking out my office window all I saw was snow…all day. Thankfully, the ground was warm and the snow was wet so it was quickly dispatched by city snow plows and traffic. Since I work in customer service my job is to make people’s lives easier and...
by Britton Smith | Ayinger Brewery, Germany, Märzen / Oktoberfest, Mug, Pint Glass |
Beer drinkers and teetotalers alike tend to be familiar with Oktoberfest. It is the 16 day festival held in Germany every year in late September and early October. Millions of visitors come every year to participate in this legendary festival. Marzenbier is the beer...
by Taylor Birkey | G. Schneider & Sohn Brewery, Germany, Weizen / Weissbier / Hefeweizen, Weizen Glass |
The hefeweizen. An excellent beer style, one I’m enjoying Tonight I’m enjoying a Schneider Weisse, “The Original” to be precise. Brewed by G. Schneider & Sohn, Bavaria’s “Oldest Weizen brewery.” I think it’s fair to...