Questions tagged [german-beers]
Relating to peers produced in Germany or beers produced following the German purity laws.
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Did the Reinheitsgebot ever make it to Belgium?
Did the Germanic purity laws ever make it to some of the other lowlands? If not why or did they have there own less famous purity laws? What exactly is the history behind it?
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What are some big brand Dunkel beers in the United States?
I love Dunkel's (German Dark Lager) every time I have them but live in a small town without much local access to imported or small brewery beers (unless they are a bigger name). What I want to know is ...
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Why do some non-alcoholic beers have sugar?
I have seen non-alcoholic beers with anywhere from 0 to around 10 grams of sugar listed in the nutritional info tag. Is this added sugar? Or if it is just sugar from the process of making the beer, ...
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What German beers are similar to Belgian abbey beers?
I visit Germany a lot (Augsburg, Bavaria) and I can't seem to find a beer that would be similar to Belgian beers, for example to Grimbergen blonde.
So far the closest I've come is kellerbier but ...
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Brewing: Which temperature should I ferment ale beer at?
I want to brew beer and I wonder which temperature I should ferment it at?
I want to brew ales like IPA and Pale Ale.
What difference does different fermentation temperatures have on the beer? Are ...
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Does "ice-cold filtering" have additional value for a beer?
Some German pilsner beers have and "ice-cold filtered" ("eiskalt gefiltert") line on their bottle labels. Is there any difference (regarding the taste first of all) between "normal" filtering and the ...
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Commercial beers made using a (triple) decoction mash?
Are there any reasonably common beers that are made using a triple (or other) decoction mash? I'm interested in trying some but have had some trouble finding examples.
I would imagine there have to ...
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Are Oktoberfest beers available in Germany before the official start of the festival?
In the US where I live, fall brings beers labelled "Oktoberfest", usually Bavarian Märzenbiers. I like this style and look forward to it.
This year it happens that I'm going to be passing through ...
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What is a comparable beer to Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier?
I am trying to think of what US brewed beer tastes most similar to a Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier...
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How is it that I sleep well after drinking beer, but I sleep terrible after drinking vodka?
The title is already the question.
How is it that I sleep well after drinking beer but I sleep terrible after drinking vodka?
I am talking about 2 - 3 German 5,5% beer and about 100 - 200 ml vodka.
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Is the german "Warsteiner" a Pilsner?
I've heard lately, that the german beer Warsteiner does not fullfill the german Reinheitsgebot and therefore is is not allowed to be called Pilsner, that is why they call it a Premium Verum.
Is that ...
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Craft/micro brewery in Saarland, Luxembourg and Lorraine region?
I found these Beer from Saarland but it looks more like commercial brews.
Are there any craft/microbrewery in the tri-country greater region of Saarland (Germany), Luxembourg and Lorraine (France)?
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In Germany, Out of pale ale
As a person of good beer taste, I have moved to Germany and to my horror I discovered, nobody here considers Indian Pale Ale to be beer.
Having looked intensively for Indian Pale Ale for several ...
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Becks USA AB InBev
Can anyone tell me if the USA market Becks adheres to the current definition of the Reinheitsgebot (aka German Purity Law) and what grains are used?
I ask because I swear it tastes "ricey" like all ...
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How fast do I need to finish a Hefe Weissbier Keg?
If I remember correctly, the website of Erdinger states their 'Dunkle Hefe' needs to be finished within just 3 days after opening. I know it isn't pasteurized but I wonder, can we stretch that a ...
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Why does Trento (Italy) have such a range of German beers?
Trento in Italy has a lot of German influence and especially when it comes to food and beer. They even serve their versions of German Weizenbier. See Wikipedia and TripAdvisor.
Why is that so? Does ...
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What characteristics does Becks have, and what are similar beers?
I haven't been drinking for years. And over the last month, I've been trying a small variety of beers, but they all had a taste I can't put my finger on that I didn't like. I was starting to wonder if ...
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What kind or kinds of beer are common in Bavaria, Germany?
I visited Bavaria Germany once and had my first taste of beer ever. It was delicious! I have no idea what beer or even what type of beer it was.
I've since "sampled extensively" many beers in my ...
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What is Altbier?
Altbier is found in Dusseldorf.
Is Altbier "alt" (i.e. "old" in german) because they are aged like wine?
Can altbier be found outside of Dusseldorf?
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Why is Frankfurt famous for Apple Cider?
Why is Frankfurt famous for Apple Cider?
And is Apple Cider considered a beer? Can any Cider be a beer?
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What is the German Beer Purity Law?
I see some US beers advertising that they brew according to the "German Beer Purity Law." What is that, and is it still relevant today?
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