Best Eastern German Beer Types
Gose is a German beer style that is usually brewed with the addition of salt, and it is traditionally spiced with coriander. It is characterized by medium sourness, malt and yeast aromas, as well as fruity and salty nuances. It is not known when the style was created, but evidence suggests it was already familiar in the 15th century.
Although the style originated in Goslar, in the 18th century, it became a mainstay in Leipzig, where the brewers started producing it, and where it eventually found its spiritual home. Throughout the 19th century, the style was incredibly popular, and Leipzig was even dubbed as the Gose city.
THE BEST Gose Ales
Berliner Weisse is a wheat beer that is characterized by low alcohol content, sour flavor, and a light body. Most representatives of the style are soured with the use of lactic acid bacteria, which gives the beer its specific funky, tart, and fizzy character.
The origin of Berliner Weisse is unclear. Although there are several theories explaining its origin, the most probable claims that the style evolved from the now-extinct Breyhan or Broyhan beer from Hannover. Weisse was especially popular in the 19th century, and it is even said that when Napoleon encountered this beer style in Germany, he named it the Champagne of the north.
THE BEST Berliner Weisse Ales
Lichtenheiner is a historical wheat beer that originated in Lichtenhain, Thüringen. It is a refreshing, smoked, and moderately sour style that was at its peak during the 19th century. The beer is low in alcohol, typically around 4%ABV, and usually has moderate acidity.
Lichtenheiner is a light to medium-bodied beer with relatively high carbonation. Their color ranges from bright yellow to light golden. The flavor is complex, with low bitterness and fruity and smoky character. The aroma is similar to the palate and has distinctive smoky notes along with fruity and bready nuances.
Best Eastern German Beer Producers
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021
BEST Braumanufaktur Tobias Frenzel Beers
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021
BEST Funky Forelle GbR Beers
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Untappd - 4.5
BEST Burley Oak Brewing Company Beers
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2023
BEST Köstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei GmbH Beers
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021
BEST Altenburger Brauerei GmbH Beers
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Melbourne International Beer Competition - Gold
2022, 2021
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Best Eastern German Beers
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Köstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei GmbH Köstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei Gmbh - Köstritzer Meisterwerke Pale Ale
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2023
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021
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European Beer Star - Gold
2022
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Untappd - 4.5
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Melbourne International Beer Competition - Gold
2022
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Melbourne International Beer Competition - Gold
2021
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Melbourne International Beer Competition - Gold
2021
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