Questions tagged [german-beers]

Relating to peers produced in Germany or beers produced following the German purity laws.

Relating to peers produced in Germany or beers produced following the German purity laws.

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What is Altbier?

Altbier is found in Dusseldorf. Is Altbier "alt" (i.e. "old" in german) because they are aged like wine? Can altbier be found outside of Dusseldorf?
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Commercial beers made using a (triple) decoction mash?

Are there any reasonably common beers that are made using a triple (or other) decoction mash? I'm interested in trying some but have had some trouble finding examples. I would imagine there have to be at least a couple of breweries in Germany that…
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Why is Frankfurt famous for Apple Cider?

Why is Frankfurt famous for Apple Cider? And is Apple Cider considered a beer? Can any Cider be a beer?
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