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By Chris Carr


Throughout Germany consuming beer is a popular pastime. Germany has over 1,000 breweries which is many more than any other country in the world. Breweries of beer in Germany must follow the purity law, which originated in 1516 that dictated that only barley, hops and water must be used for brewing beer.

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.

The German beer Altbier is a dark ale that is fermented in the lower regions of Germany. It presents with a yellow colour with a taste rich in hops. Rauchbier has a smoky flavour and colour. These beers are an extremely popular beer throughout Germany.

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.

Around 4,000 brands of beer are produced throughout Germany by several different companies, such as some of the better known ones, Beck, St Pauli, Warsteiner and Krombach. All situated in North Germany. In the southern region of Germany, there are many more breweries, however they are locally owned and operated. The Benedictine Abbey, also situated in Southern Germany was established in 1040 and beer was brewed there by the Benedictines monks, making it one of the oldest breweries in the world. It is still brewing beer to this day.

Germany is home to the Oktoberfest, held every year in Munich. It usually commences in late September and continues for two weeks ending in October. German beer is celebrated by as many as five million people from all over the world during this period, making it one of the largest celebrations of beer in the world.

Local brewers from Munich are the only ones allowed to present their beer in the bigger tents during the festival. There are only six breweries that are in attendance and they provide a variety of different beer for the public to consume. Attending this festival is a must on any bucket list of beer lovers. It allows you to sample the different varieties and enjoy the rich bold flavours of quality German Beer that is so popular.

Anyone attending this festival is guaranteed to have a most enjoyable time. The main aim is to experience the Full boded flavour of some of the beat beers produced in the world. Their taste is without doubt unequalled anywhere in the world.




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