So, I got this thing for German alcoholic beverages lately. It all started when I was watching this old war movie, and there’s this scene where the German soldiers were drinking something from these cool-looking bottles. I thought to myself, “What are those? I gotta try some.”
I started by hitting up the local liquor stores, but I didn’t find much that was specifically labeled “German.” I grabbed a few bottles of German beer, obviously, but I wanted to dig deeper. Then I remembered the internet is a thing, so I started digging around online, you know, just typing in “German alcoholic drinks” and stuff like that. Found a whole bunch of articles and forums where people were talking about all sorts of drinks I’d never heard of before.
After that, I made a list, a pretty long one, of all the different types of German booze. We’re talking beers, wines, liquors, all of it. I noted down names like Jägermeister, Schnapps, Korn, and a whole bunch of others. Honestly, I felt a bit overwhelmed, but in a good way, you know? It was like discovering a whole new world of drinks.
My German Booze Journey
- Beers: First, I focused on the beers. I already knew about the usual suspects like Beck’s and Paulaner, but I discovered so many other cool ones like Hefeweizen, Dunkel, and Kölsch. I tried a few different brands, and man, some of them were really good. That Hefeweizen, that cloudy wheat beer, is now one of my favorites.
- Wines: Then I moved on to wines. I’m not really a big wine guy, but I thought, “When in Rome, right?” Or, in this case, “When in Germany… sort of.” I picked up a bottle of Riesling, which is apparently a big deal over there. It was pretty sweet, not really my thing, but I could see why people like it.
- Liquors: This is where things got interesting. I managed to find a bottle of Jägermeister, that herbal liqueur that everyone seems to know about. It’s… intense. Definitely an acquired taste. I also tried some fruit brandies, which were surprisingly smooth. I still have a bottle of Kirschwasser, which is like cherry brandy, that I’m saving for a special occasion.
- Schnapps: Schnapps, yeah, that took a minute to get used to. It’s like, super strong, and the flavors are pretty bold. I had a peach one that was kind of nice, but also kind of like cough syrup. I wouldn’t say no if you offer, but it’s still a bit strange for me to drink in some social situations.
So, after all that exploring and tasting, I feel like I’ve only just scratched the surface of German alcoholic beverages. There’s still so much more to try! But now, I have a bunch of new favorites, and I can finally understand all those references in movies and books. It’s been a fun little adventure, and I definitely recommend giving it a go if you’re looking to try something new.
Next up, maybe I’ll dive into the world of Japanese sake. Or maybe Russian vodka. Who knows? The possibilities are endless! I will keep you guys updated!
