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What to Drink Wines

Throughout Germany, beer is undoubtedly the most Germany is renowned for its excellent white wines,
popular drink, and each region has its own beer-brewing particularly those made from the Riesling grape.
traditions. However, the country is also renowned for Among the most highly prized wines are those
excellent wines, which are produced in the south. The from the Rheingau region. Lovers of red
wine might like to try Assmannshausen
most well known are Mosel and Rhine wines, although Spätburgunder wine, which is produced
these are not necessarily better than Franconian wines. from the Pinot Noir grape.
Stronger spirits and liqueurs are also available, as are Shop in Eberbach stocked with wine from the Germany has a system of classifying
some very pleasant non-alcoholic cold drinks. adjoining monastery wines into three groups according to
their quality: the lowest quality is
Tafelwein, then Qualitätswein and
the highest quality Qualitätswein mit
Hot Drinks Prädikat. The latter includes wines
In German establishments there is no difficulty in produced from appropriately selected
getting a cup of tea (Tee), but don’t be surprised Mainstockheimer Hofstück grapes, which is always confirmed on the
if the waiter asks whether you mean mint tea Spätburgunder bottle label. The term Trocken indicates a
(Pfefferminztee) or camomile (Kamillentee), since herbal dry style, Halbtrocken, semi-dry and Süß
infusions are popular in Germany. To be sure of being Spätburgunder from means sweet. Very good sparkling wines, known Riesling Schloss
served Indian tea, it is advisable to specify Schwarztee the Rheingau region as Sekt, are also produced in Germany. Vollrads
when placing the order. Coffee is another popular
drink. In general, filter coffee, which is fairly mild,
is served. For customers who prefer a stronger
Herbal infusions include mint coffee, it is best to order an espresso. Beers
and camomile tea Each region of Germany has its
own beer-brewing tradition: the
most popular breweries in the
Non-Alcoholic Cold Drinks north are Jever in Freesia and
Various types of carbonated drinks and fruit juices Beck’s in Bremen, along with
– ubiquitous throughout Europe and the US – are Beermat with Bitburger, Warsteiner and
popular, and an extensive choice is available in brewery logo Karlsberg. In the Rhine region,
every café and restaurant in Germany. A refreshing the biggest producers are DAB
non-alcoholic drink is Apfelschorle, which is apple from Dortmund and König in Duisburg. In Berlin,
juice mixed with equal proportions of sparkling Schultheiss, Berliner Kindl and Engelhardt compete
mineral water. (The alcoholic version is for the primary position, while in Dresden the main
Weinschorle, which is wine mixed with mineral beers are produced by a brewery in Radeberg.
water.) Another popular non-alcoholic drink is Bavaria is by far the major brewing centre – the
Spezi, which is a mixture of cola and Fanta. names of the breweries Löwenbräu, Hofbräu and
Although tap water is generally Paulaner are known to beer lovers around the world.
safe to drink, it is not usually served Mineralwasser The oldest brewery in the world, Weihenstephan, is
with restaurant meals. To order a (Mineral water) also in Bavaria. The most commonly drunk beer is
bottle of mineral water, ask for Pils, a bottom-fermented lager of the pilsner type.
Mineralwasser, adding the phrase Limonade Brown ales are also popular, particularly in the south.
Apfelschorle “stilles Wasser” if still water is preferred. (Lemonade) Schwarzbier, a bottom-fermented brown ale of Löwenbräu König Ludwig Schultheiss
over 4 per cent alcohol, is increasingly popular. beer Dunkel beer beer
Weizenbier, a bitter top-fermented beer, also has
Spirits and Liqueurs
many fans, as has Bock,
Strong spirits are often drunk after heavy meals, which is strong, at around
particularly pork dishes. It is best to order one 6 per cent alcohol.
of the popular drinks distilled from rye or wheat,
such as Doppelkorn. Brandy (known as Weinbrand)
is also produced in Germany. Liqueurs are also
popular, as is a spirit flavoured with herbs and
roots (known as bitters). Among the most popular
are Kümmerling and Jägermeister while, in Berlin,
Kaulsdorfer Kräuterlikör is served. In many
restaurants various kinds of whisky can be
ordered, including well-known Scottish and Irish
brands and popular American bourbons, but
connoisseurs may miss their personal favourites.
Italian restaurants often serve grappa, a grape Wheat beer mixed with fruit
Bitter-sweet spirit, Herbal/root-flavour spirit, after a meal, while in Greek restaurants Weizen Doppelkorn juice, Berliner Weiße mit Franziskaner Hefe A tankard of beer with the
Jägermeister spirit, Kümmerling ouzo – an aniseed spirit – may be offered. (rye spirit) Schuss – speciality of Berlin Weissbier beer essential head of foam

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