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German Beer Styles
It is important to know what German beer styles are out there so you can make the best choice for the people you are buying the gift for.
German Beer Styles
Helles
If you want a lite beer, you will want to go with something such as Ein "Helles", bitte, which actually means a lite beer. Now keep in mind if you are in a pub and you order a Helles it will most likely get a pint.
There are some brewers that are making them in smaller portions since the demand for this tasty treat is increasing.
Pils
Some people prefer a more bitter tasting beer and if you are one of those people then you will want to go with an ein "Pils". This flavor is less malty with a more bitter taste.
The foam on this brew can take up to 15 minutes to settle due to its richness.
Weissbier
Another favorite beer is the ever-popular white beer otherwise known as Ein "Weissbier".
Some people are fooled into thinking that this is not a potent beer as the color is so light but in all reality, it is the strongest. Many people like to drink this particular beer with a slice of lemon for added flavor.
Bock
Another strong beer that is liked by many is Ein Bock und Doppelbock. The word Doppel means double even more so, so you can be sure that you are getting a stronger brew.
It is said that this particular beer is brewed mainly in the spring and then again in the fall.
This was a favorite among monks as it was very filling which helped them when they were fasting.
Beer Gift Basket
You can see that there are many types of German beers to choose from when giving beer as a gift. You will want to try to find out the recipients flavor of choice so you can make a perfect match with the beer you choose.
If you are not sure on his or her favorite flavor or type of beer then you can always go with a gift that gives a variety of all of the popular types.
This will allow the person to taste the many flavors of German beer.
German Beer Glasses
You may also want to look into the many types of
german beer glasses to go with the tasty frothy gift they are getting. This would make the gift complete and that much more special.
The biggest german brands
Do you know already the biggest German beer brands in volume terms or better millions of hectolitres? Here they are:
Oettinger
Krombacher
Bitburger
Warsteiner
Beck's
Veltins
Learn here more about german beer brands.
Bottom Line
When it comes to gift giving, many people try to be creative with their choices. One gift especially for men that many people do not think of giving is the gift of beer.
But I'm sure that now you will take this special german gift in consideration.
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