Germany has over 1,000 breweries throughout the country, reportedly the most breweries than any other country in the world. It is a popular culture in the country with many festivals celebrating the beer. All beer brewed in Germany has a set of rules that must be followed. There is a purity law that dictates to the companies that brew the beer which ingredients that they are allowed to use. The basic ingredients are hops, barley malt and water.
The brewers are obliged to follow the purity rules, which originated in 1516 that dictates they have to use certain ingredient in the brewing of the beer. Hops, barley malt and water are the fundamental ingredients used. This rule protects the consumer from poor standard and potentially lethal beverages. Over five hundred years ago the quality of the water was extremely poor so the people drank copious amounts of beer to quench their thirst. Over the years the quality of the beer has been refined to make it the most palatable quality beer that has a distinct taste and leaves little or no after taste.
Some styles of German beer include Koelsch, Waizen and Altiber. The German beer Altbier ranges in colour from medium to dark brown. This beer is conditioned longer than other beers which allow it to mellow out the fruitiness and produces a smooth and delicate beer. It has a great balance between malt and hops and is very popular throughout the regions of Germany. Rauchbier is known to have a smoky colour and flavour; it too is a popular beer in Germany. Each beer has its own unique quality of flavour and clarity.
Pilsener is one of the most popular and familiar beers, both in Germany and throughout the world. The Pilsener beer has less malt and more of a hop taste on the palate. It is a fairly dark lager that is quite popular all over the world in particular in North America, where is it sold in the many bars and restaurants.
There are over 4,000 different brands of beer brewed by several companies throughout Germany. Some of the better known and larger breweries of north Germany are Beck, St Pauli, Warsteiner and Krombach. In the southern region of Germany most of the breweries, of which there are many more than the north, are smaller and locally owned and operated. Southern Germany also houses the Benedictine Abbey, which is one of the world's oldest breweries. Beer was produced here from as early as the year 1040. Quite an impressive record.
Germany is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is held every year in Munich. It starts in late September and carries on for two weeks, ending in early October. During Oktoberfest, lovers of beer travel from all over the world to Germany to celebrate German beers. There is dancing and singing as well as copious amounts of beer consumed during this time.Each and every year millions attend the event over the two week period, making it into the biggest celebrations in the world. Due to the success of Oktoberfest it is noted that many other countries now have their own version of Oktoberfest around that same period. However it is a fact that the Munich Oktoberfest is by far the best in the world.
During Oktoberfest only local brewers from Munich are permitted to serve beer in the bigger tents. There are six breweries that produce a variety of beers during the festival for the thousands who attend.
Because of the success of Oktoberfest many other cities around the world try to mimic this festival, and hold their own versions around the same time as Germany. However Germany still holds the best Oktoberfest in the world supplying good quality German beer that is unrivalled anywhere in the world.
The brewers are obliged to follow the purity rules, which originated in 1516 that dictates they have to use certain ingredient in the brewing of the beer. Hops, barley malt and water are the fundamental ingredients used. This rule protects the consumer from poor standard and potentially lethal beverages. Over five hundred years ago the quality of the water was extremely poor so the people drank copious amounts of beer to quench their thirst. Over the years the quality of the beer has been refined to make it the most palatable quality beer that has a distinct taste and leaves little or no after taste.
Some styles of German beer include Koelsch, Waizen and Altiber. The German beer Altbier ranges in colour from medium to dark brown. This beer is conditioned longer than other beers which allow it to mellow out the fruitiness and produces a smooth and delicate beer. It has a great balance between malt and hops and is very popular throughout the regions of Germany. Rauchbier is known to have a smoky colour and flavour; it too is a popular beer in Germany. Each beer has its own unique quality of flavour and clarity.
Pilsener is one of the most popular and familiar beers, both in Germany and throughout the world. The Pilsener beer has less malt and more of a hop taste on the palate. It is a fairly dark lager that is quite popular all over the world in particular in North America, where is it sold in the many bars and restaurants.
There are over 4,000 different brands of beer brewed by several companies throughout Germany. Some of the better known and larger breweries of north Germany are Beck, St Pauli, Warsteiner and Krombach. In the southern region of Germany most of the breweries, of which there are many more than the north, are smaller and locally owned and operated. Southern Germany also houses the Benedictine Abbey, which is one of the world's oldest breweries. Beer was produced here from as early as the year 1040. Quite an impressive record.
Germany is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is held every year in Munich. It starts in late September and carries on for two weeks, ending in early October. During Oktoberfest, lovers of beer travel from all over the world to Germany to celebrate German beers. There is dancing and singing as well as copious amounts of beer consumed during this time.Each and every year millions attend the event over the two week period, making it into the biggest celebrations in the world. Due to the success of Oktoberfest it is noted that many other countries now have their own version of Oktoberfest around that same period. However it is a fact that the Munich Oktoberfest is by far the best in the world.
During Oktoberfest only local brewers from Munich are permitted to serve beer in the bigger tents. There are six breweries that produce a variety of beers during the festival for the thousands who attend.
Because of the success of Oktoberfest many other cities around the world try to mimic this festival, and hold their own versions around the same time as Germany. However Germany still holds the best Oktoberfest in the world supplying good quality German beer that is unrivalled anywhere in the world.
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