One of the most visited countries of the European Union by tourists is Germany, with its many museums and art galleries, ancient architectural monuments and magnificent ski resorts. Guests are delighted to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of good quality and solidity, get acquainted with the best dishes from the menu of German cuisine and taste German drinks, the variety of which can puzzle even the most experienced travelers.
Alcohol Germany
The import of alcohol into the country is limited by customs legislation, which provides for very strict standards: up to a liter of spirits and up to two - wine. You can take out any amount of alcohol. The main thing is to calculate your own strength, especially since alcohol in Germany is an excellent gift for colleagues and friends who are bored at home. The prices for alcohol in German supermarkets are not cheap, but the quality is excellent! It is best to buy local beer in shops at breweries, of which there are more than a thousand in the country. A bottle of such a drink will cost about 0, 7-1, 5 euros, and the container in Germany can be returned, and the money for it - returned.
Germany's national drink
The most popular drink in Germany is considered to be beer. Its per capita consumption exceeds 100 liters per year, and at least five thousand varieties are brewed! The Law on Making "Liquid Bread", passed in 1516, prescribed only three possible ingredients of the recipe: hops, water and barley. The Germans sacredly observe the laws, and therefore the national drink of Germany has retained its unchanged taste and unshakable quality through the centuries.
It is unthinkable to list all sorts of German beer, but the main ones, according to tradition, are:
- Pils is a beer called "lager". Its peculiarity is in bottom fermentation and enormous popularity not only in the country, but also in the world. Pils beer accounts for more than half of the total production.
- Hefeweizen is a spicy fruity drink that can ferment right in the bottle. It belongs to unfiltered varieties and is produced in Southern Bavaria.
- Festbier made for a specific occasion. These types of beer are called "festival" and are brewed on the occasion of a holiday, city day, festivities or fairs. The most famous “festival” beers are Christmas beer “Weihnachtsbockbier” and March beer “Marzen”.
- Helles is a light lager beer, which, despite its strength of up to 6%, is considered by the Germans to be “ladies'”.
Alcoholic drinks in Germany
In addition to beer, Germans respect cognac, schnapps and wines of their own production, which is impossible to understand without visiting several wineries and a leisurely tasting in the company of good fellow travelers. The German liquor "Jägermeister" infused with herbs is popular all over the world.
