Introduction
Welcome, beer enthusiasts! If you’re a resident of Berlin, or you’re just a tourist in this interesting city, then you are in for a lot of fun. Besides being famous for the historical and cultural heritage the capital of Germany is famous for the craft beer as well. Here we’ll take a look at the ultimate beer guide to Berlin beer, breweries, and bars, and the various Berlin beer styles.
The Berlin Beer Scene
Beer culture in Berlin is not something new, but it has always existed in the city. Whether the ‘classic’ German Beer, such as tap ‘Bock’, ‘Bier’, Dumpy and ‘Stein’, or the craft beers, everyone finds his fill. Let’s dive into the key aspects of the Berlin beer scene:
1. Traditional Beer in Germany
Beer is well-known in Germany to be rather famous while Berlin would not be an exception to this rule. You can also come across many traditional types of beer which are specific for Germany like Pilsner, Hefeweizen, Dunkel in different breweries and bars at this city. These traditional brews are clear, fresh in mouth feel and come with unique tastes.
2. Craft Breweries in Berlin
Craft beers are becoming increasingly popular in Berlin and the market has rapidly expanded itself. Today there are many local breweries in the city each offering its own line of artisanal beers. Here are a few notable breweries to check out:
Brewery
Location
Specialty
BRLO Brwhouse
Gleisdreieck
IPAs and Pale Ales
Vagabund Brauerei
Prenzlauer Berg
Experimental Brews
Heidenpeters
Neukölln
German-style Ales
3. Beer Bars and Beer Gardens
It would be remiss of me to write any beer guide without paying homage to Berlin’s excellent beer bars as well as beer gardens. These provide a service where they sell both regional and global brands of beers in an environment that is calm. Some popular spots include:
- Kaschk: A Scandinavian taproom with a changing cast to the beers.
- Prater Garten: They both are the best places to grab a beer and enjoy that sunny summer day in Berlin – the oldest beer garden in the city.
- Hops & Barley: Boasting of its home-made beers, good lights,pective views that can relax out a weary soul.
Beer Tours and Events
For a quicker and more comprehensive way of getting to know the Berlin beer well, it is recommended that one goes for a beer tour or goes to a beer related event. Such events provide a wonderful chance to get more details on the brewing process, to communicate with like-minded people and to try numerous beers. Here are a few recommendations:
- Berlin Beer Academy: Organises brewery tours and various tasting sessions at some of the best beer producing companies in Berlin.
- International Berlin Beer Festival: A long one-day celebration of beer usually held annually in August, offering more than 2000 varieties of beer from all corners of the globe.
- Tips for Enjoying Berlin Beer
- Now that you’re armed with knowledge about the Berlin beer scene, here are a few tips to enhance your beer-drinking experience:
- Try a beer flight: Some breweries, beer bars add on the option of stylistic flights that enable you to get different beers within one session.
- Chat with the brewers: Fear not, you can make the first move and ask for a chat with the brewers or the bar tenders. Most of the time they are enthusiasts of their work and enjoy teaching.
- Pair beer with local cuisine: Beer is a part of Berlin’s food scene and you should try to enjoy some traditional German food or even street food.
Conclusion
Berlin is a great beer city, as much of it is influenced by traditional German brewing but also emerging new wave craft beer. The traditional beers are all here as well as some of the odd flavors to meet the tastes of any beer enthusiast. By holding this guide in your hand, you can be ready to explore the beer scene in Berlin and have a great beer tasting journey. Prost!
