German beer

Pilsner

Malted barely is lightly kilned and added with soft water, a simple recipe. However, the rest would require a skilled brewer to create and produce this fine pilsner. The simple list of ingredients combine together to produce a clean and simple beer.

Pilsner being simple is adored by many for many reasons, one of which being that it can be easily paired wih food. Roasted meat, chicken, and fish, even  with spicy Indian or Mexican dishes as well as most Asian cuisines. However, it is slightly over powering for delicate flavours like raw fish.

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier 

 A popular brand that has a wide range of beers. From the commonly found Dark and Light wheat beer to Non-Alcoholic wheat beer. This range includes Crystal Wheat beer, Korbinian, Original, Original Non-Alcoholic, Pilsner, Tradition, Festbier, and Vitus.

The Bavarians are known to be one of the best brewers whom produce wheat beer like no other. A  special yeast used to ferment the blend of malted barley and wheat which gives the beer a unique flavour and aroma together with a slightly cloudy look.

Spaten Oktoberfest

The base malt used are good two row Pilsner, with up to 20% Vienna or Munich malt. This beer has a sweet, brown style. Interestly, Spaten Oktoberfest is only available from august till October or November and is traditionally brewed in March.

The style of the beer has led many to associate it with festivals, then which the first thought of food pairing would be with meaty dishes. However, having mellow flavours allows it to be versatile, creamy cheeses, pasta with white sauces, seafood, and anything else that does not overwhelm the beer.

Einbecker Ur-Bock 

 This beer has a dark, malty style that is roasted malt, brewed according to the German purity law, dated 1516.

During the Leten period, this beer style was traditionally used as “liquid bread” for fasting monks. The darker beers provided more nutrients as compared to the pale lager and taking it in certainly was not in any way difficult.

Paulaner Salvator Doppel Bock

This is a darker and richer bock, however, being a lager still, the big flavours do not overpower.  Full bodied with toffee, caramel, brown sugar, and a hint of raisins giving it a clean, crisp and sweet flavour.  

This full flavour and slightly fruity beer goes well with roasted or barbequed meat, and to top it off, a plate of strong cheese.

Ayinger Bräu-Hell - Helles or Maibock 

A light coloured beer that is popular in Baveri. The Ayinger brew is hoppier than the usual bocks, it is a golden-yellow, bottom-fermented beer with a light malt fragrance.

The “Helles”, which means “light coloured”  is one of the most popular the everyday beer in Bavaria.The Helles, along side with wheat beer is the most important stype or style of beer in the south of Bavaria.

Goose Island Summertime - Kölsch

Kölsch entry is actually brewed in Chicago.

“Kölsch”  from the German name for Cologne – Köln. It is actually brewed in Chicago and not germany itself. However, the best Kölsch style beers are brewed in Cologne but they rarely make it past the German border. 

This brew is unsual and unique as it is brewed with ale yeast but it is aged like lager. With a light fruity aroma, this brew is best enjoyed sip by sip in summer. Ideal to serve with salads or fish, anything light. And as for cheese, buffalo mozzarella with be the top pick.

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