Who makes it? The Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus, a state brewery of Baden and one of the country’s most successful regional breweries. Where is it from? Baden-Württemberg, just east of the Rhine. What does it taste like? The wheat adds a very fruity tang, while the roasted malts are very subtle. It’s been described as a [...]

Who makes it? The Hirsch Privatbrauerei is a traditional craft brewer, on the go for over 350 years. Traditional methods – including the extended 6-8 week fermentation period, virtually unheard of elsewhere – characterise the approach. Where’s it from? Bavaria, still a heartland of brewing, and more specifically the Allgau region of the south. Local [...]

Who makes it? The S.A. Damm Brewery, a prominent outfit on the go since 1876. Where’s it from? Barcelona in Catalan, Spain. What does it taste like? It’s high on intensity and has complex aromas, with a fruity, floral nose. The texture is creamy, as is the long aftertaste. What food does it work with? [...]

Who makes it? The Schneider Brewery, a distinguished outfit with a particular focus on wheat beer. Where is it from? This beer is brewed in Bavaria, Germany. What does it taste like? Pleasantly spicy with a typical top-fermented smell. The nose has an aroma of clove and nutmeg apple, while it’s clean, full-bodied and well-balanced [...]

Who makes it? The Weihenstephan Brewery. Where’s it from? Bavaria in Germany. What does it taste like? Everything you’d expect from a premium weissbeer – just without the alcohol What food does it work well with? Light meals suit this one down to the ground. What else should I know? When you try this you’ll [...]

Who makes it? The Weihenstephan Brewery. Where’s it from? Freising in Germany. What does it taste like? Probably the most effervescent beer we’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. This is a special treat for festival goers from the good people at Weihenstephan. What food does it work well with? This is a delight with [...]

Who makes it? The Weihenstephan Brewery Where’s it from? Germany What does it taste like? It’s soft, malty and full-bodied. A well-balanced taste gives this dark weissbeer its strength What food does it work well with? You have to have this with any good hearty meal. It goes well with pretty much anything What else [...]

Who makes it? The Weihenstephan Brewery Where’s it from? Freising in Germany What does it taste like? This is a light-coloured, spicy single-bock strong wheat beer. Extra long and cold storage in the monastery cellars at the Weihenstephan Brewery gives this selection its full body and distinctive taste. What food does it work well with? [...]

Who makes it? The Weihenstephan Brewery Where’s it from? Bavaria in Germany What does it taste like? A wonderful rich yeasty taste makes this weissbeer one of the most refreshing choices on offer from Germany at this year’s festival What food does it work well with? Light meals that aren’t too strongly flavoured. If you [...]

Who makes it? The Unertle Brewery, founded in 1929. The brewery prides itself on retaining some traditional methods despite incorporating modern technology. Where is it from? The brewery is based in Muhldorf, just outside Munich in Germany. What does it taste like? This is a dark Weiss with a copper head and a hint of [...]

Who makes it? The Grolsch Brewery, now owned by SABMiller. It has a long history dating back to 1615, and produces a range of specialty brews to go with its core pilsner, blond, light and weizen beers. Where’s it from? The brewery is in Enschede, a principality in The Netherlands. What does it taste like? [...]

Who makes it? The Coors Brewing Company, better known for their giant Coors Light brand, but still plenty capable of old-school brewing artistry. Where’s it from? Although this beer has a Belgian character, it comes from Golden, Colorado. What does it taste like? As well as the usual hop  tangs, this beer as a fruity, [...]

Who makes it? Hoegaarden is brewed by the Hoegaarden brewery. On the go since 1445, it’s currently owned by brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev. Where’s it from? This beer is named after the village where it was first brewed, Hoegaarden in the Belgian countryside. What does it taste like? This beer has notes of coriander and [...]

Who makes it? This brand is made by Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu. The brewery has been in its current location since 1854, but can be traced back to the fourteenth century. Where’s it from? This Bavarian beer comes from Munich in Germany. What does it taste like? It’s a Weiss beer with a crisp, refreshing taste, and a [...]