5 Tips for Enjoying Beer in Leipzig

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Light, dark, lager, pilsner, altbier or dark beer? Which beer do you like best? No matter what kind you like - we will tell you where you can find it in Leipzig as beer fans should definitely go there.

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Have you ever Leipziger Gose tried? The sour beer, which actually represents a very unique type of beer, was around 1900 the most drunk beer in the trade fair city, so that Leipzig also calls itself "Gosestadt". Gose was originally created, like most beers, by spontaneous fermentationToday, Gose is represented by the top-fermented brewing style In addition to the alcoholic fermentation, there is also a bacterial lactic acid fermentation It leads to the typical sour taste. And it gets even more special: table salt and coriander are further additives to Gose.

Can't you imagine it? Try it! For example in the Gosenschenke without reservations or by Bayerischer BahnhofBecause you can't leave Leipzig without drinking a typical Gose.

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Gosenschenke brewery restaurant interior – Restaurants in Leipzig
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Restaurant & Gose Brewery Bayerischer Bahnhof - Gastronomy in Leipzig
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Sternburg

Whether hanging out on the Sachsenbrücke or by Park: The most popular refreshment is the Sternburg beerThe hop drink brewed in Leipzig is particularly popular with young people and students. The origins of the Leipzig brewery date back to the 13. century The range has grown steadily to this day: Radler, Diesel, Urtyp, Doppelkaramel, Schwarzbier, Pils and Hefeweizen. The box office hit, however, is Sternburg ExportYou can find it in almost every Späti in Leipzig.

If you want to know more about our "Sterni" want to know, then we can give you a Brewery tour warmly recommend it.

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STernburg Brewery, entrance sign detail
Sternburg Brewery
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Irish pubs

The Irish brewing in the middle of Leipzig? No problem! Leipzig has a wide range of Irish pubs to offer. Centrally located is the Kildare City Pub, which you can find in Barfußgässchen. Here you can enjoy a delicious Guiness and at the same time enjoy live broadcasts of various Play soccer . experience Irish holidays - like St. Patrick's Day - are also celebrated in a big way in the pub.

But many other Irish restaurants are also worth a visit: In Killywilly In the Südvorstadt there is not only Irish beer but also local dishes from the island. The quaint pubs of Morrison's Irish Pub, McCormack's or Noel's Ballroom You should also have seen it if you want to judge the Irish drinking culture in our city. ;)

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Noels Ballroom - Bars & Pubs in Leipzig
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Killiwilly - Gastronomy in Leipzig
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Killiwilly
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Craft Beer from the White Elster

The topic Craft beer is currently on everyone’s lips and of course Leipzig also has some jewels in this field. The beers of the brand "Weisse Elster" stand out with their special taste. Try the range from Pilsner to Pale Ale and Monohop Helles to the sweet Red Ale. Weisse Elster Beers are in Leipzig created and in Chemnitz with best raw materials and brewed with love. You can try the good drops, for example, in the craft beer bar Goldhopfen in Leipzig.

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Beer connoisseurs know: The hop tea can not only be drunk but also experienced. beer experiences in Leipzig can be found for example at beer seminars on various topics in beverages delicatessen or at "Beer from Four" im dr whoops, where besides beer specialties sweet delights Coffee and cake in the afternoon are served here beer and cake – You should not miss this experience! Or you can let yourself be guided in the Goldhopfen the Wise Elster – Pubquiz Taste the beer and get your brain working. There are of course prizes to be won - more Beer. It is particularly tasty, in the truest sense of the word, in Cliff's Brauwerk.Not only because the owner now pursues his hobby professionally and brews every beer himself, but also because you can eat whatever you want here. Bring your own snack or order pizza from your favorite Italian restaurantNo matter what culinary delicacy, you will find the right beer at Cliff definitely find.

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Conclusion

Where do you think is the best place to drink in Leipzig? If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us!

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