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Eisbock
A stronger variety of bock made by partially freezing the beer and removing the ice, concentrating the alcohol. Alcohol Content: 9-15% ABV
Weizenbock
A strong, malty, fruity, wheat beer with a complex flavor profile, combining the best of Dunkelweizen and Bock. Alcohol Content: 6.5-9.5% ABV
Pale Ale
Not traditionally German but now brewed by modern German craft breweries, with a focus on hops and higher bitterness. Alcohol Content: 4.5-5.5% ABV
Lichtenhainer
A traditional German sour smoked beer with a low alcohol content, combining the characteristics of a Gose and a Rauchbier. Alcohol Content: 3.5-4.5% ABV
Leichtbier
A light beer that is lower in calories and alcohol content, presenting a mild flavor overall. Alcohol Content: Around 3.5% ABV
Landbier
A rustic lager that varies regionally in Germany, characterized by its simplicity and use of local ingredients. Alcohol Content: 4.5-5.5% ABV
Schwarzer Bock
A black version of Bock beer, incorporating darker malts for a rich and complex flavor profile. Alcohol Content: 6.5-8% ABV
Doppelbock
A stronger version of a traditional bock, often sweet and full-bodied. Alcohol Content: 7-12% ABV
Kellerpils
An unfiltered version of a Pilsner with more pronounced malt and hop flavors, often softer and less carbonated. Alcohol Content: 4.7-5.3% ABV
Festbier
A beer served at Oktoberfest, similar to Märzen but often lighter and more drinkable. Alcohol Content: 5.8-6.3% ABV
Berliner Weisse
A cloudy, sour beer known for its low alcohol content and refreshing tartness from fermentation. Alcohol Content: 2.8-3.8% ABV
Export Lager
A golden, crisp lager that is stronger than a Pilsner with a firm malt flavor and hop bitterness. Alcohol Content: 5-6% ABV
Kellerbier
An unfiltered lager with a natural cloudiness and a full range of flavors, often served directly from the barrel. Alcohol Content: 4.7-5.4% ABV
Dunkel
A dark lager from Germany with a malty taste, featuring chocolate or caramel overtones. Alcohol Content: 4.5-6% ABV
Zwickelbier
An unfiltered, unpasteurized beer similar to Kellerbier, but lighter in body and color. Alcohol Content: 4.8-5.4% ABV
Schankbier
A low-alcohol beer that is light in body and flavor, designed to be consumed in large quantities. Alcohol Content: Below 3% ABV
Altbier
A traditional German ale from Düsseldorf, noted for its rich maltiness and subtle hop flavor. Alcohol Content: 4.5-5.2% ABV
Rauchbier
A distinctive type of beer with a smoky flavor from malt that has been dried over an open flame. Alcohol Content: 4.8-6% ABV
Dampfbier
A traditional Bavarian beer that uses wheat malt but does not classify as a Weissbier, with a fruity and yeasty profile. Alcohol Content: 5-6% ABV
Spezial
A beer that is typically slightly stronger than the standard version, often associated with more character and a higher quality. Alcohol Content: Varies
Pilsner
A type of pale lager with a light straw to golden color and distinct hop aroma. Alcohol Content: 4.5-5% ABV
Schwarzbier
A black lager that's surprisingly light-bodied with a slight roasted malt flavour. Alcohol Content: 4.4-5.4% ABV
Gose
A sour and salty wheat beer originally from Goslar, with additions of coriander and salt. Alcohol Content: 4-5% ABV
Kristallweizen
A filtered version of Weissbier that is crystal clear with a clean wheat beer taste. Alcohol Content: 4.8-5.6% ABV
Bock
A strong lager traditionally brewed for special occasions, ranges from light copper to brown in color. Alcohol Content: 6-7.5% ABV
Kölsch
A specialty beer of Cologne, fermented with ale yeast but finished in cold temperatures like a lager. Alcohol Content: 4.4-5.2% ABV
Helles
A pale malt-forward lager brewed in the south of Germany with a slightly sweet, bready flavor. Alcohol Content: 4.5-6% ABV
Dortmunder Helles
A smooth and balanced brewery-specific golden lager with a slightly more hop presence than the traditional Helles. Alcohol Content: 4.8-6% ABV
Märzen
An amber lager with a rich, toasty and bready malt profile, traditionally brewed in March. Alcohol Content: 5.8-6.3% ABV
Weissbier
A Bavarian beer in which a significant proportion of malted barley is replaced with malted wheat. Alcohol Content: 4.3-5.6% ABV
Sticke Alt
A specialty version of Altbier that is darker and stronger, with more pronounced malt and hop flavors. Alcohol Content: 4.5-6% ABV
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