Beer "Oettinger": main varieties and reviews

Brewing is an integral part of the cultural traditions of Germany. According to the amount of beer consumed, the Germans concede only to the Czechs and Austrians. Foam drink in this country can cook not only delicious, but also high-quality. In Germany, a large number of beer brands are registered, among which one of the oldest is Oettinger. We will tell you more about the main varieties of beer of the leading German trademark in our article.

History of the Oettinger brewery

The first mention of the brewery in the German town of Ettingen dates back to 1333. For centuries, the real German beer was brewed here, constantly working to improve the taste and other qualities of the foamy drink. Officially, the year of foundation of the brewery is 1731. At first it was a small family company, and by the beginning of the 20th century Oettinger had become a state enterprise. In 1956, the brewery was purchased by the Kollmar family, after which the company began building up its capacities and producing beer at minimal prices.

In Germany, beer "Oettinger" occupies 10% of the brewing market, producing more than 7 million liters of beer per year. The company positions itself as a producer of cheap beer, available absolutely for all people. Foam drink is produced in factories located in 5 cities of Germany. In addition, the company issues national licenses for the production of a drink under the brand "Oettinger" in other countries, including Russia and Ukraine.

Despite the fact that the beer "Oettinger" is at least 50% cheaper than the drinks of other German brands, it is not inferior in quality to them. The success of the company, which allowed it to reduce product prices to a minimum, is due to the lack of advertising costs, warehouses, marketing and sales departments and full automation of labor. In this case, all the laws on the purity of German beer are fully respected.

Beer assortment Oettinger

There are the following types of Oettinger beer:

• Barley (Oettinger Pils, Oettinger Gold, Oettinger Bock and others);
• Wheat (Oettinger Weiss and at least 5 more varieties of beer);
• Beverages based on beer (Oettinger Malz and other non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beverages).

More details on the main varieties of beer Oettinger.

Unfiltered beer "Oettinger Weiss": description and reviews

The main and one of the most popular beers of the brewing company is Oettinger Weiss. This light wheat unfiltered beer with a strength of 4.9%. The foam drink contains only natural ingredients: water, malt and hops. Beer "Oettinger" unfiltered has a yellow opaque color and sourish apple flavor. When spilling on the surface, a thick and even foam cap forms. The taste of beer is rather neutral, with bread and light piquant bitterness.

As you know, beer "Oettinger" is produced today in Russia, and most often on the shelves of shops you can find this product. And if about the real German beer of the "Weiss" variety after the tasting there are only positive responses, then they are more controversial about the domestic product.

But you can definitely say that there is little similarity to the original product, despite the existence of an official production license. In general, Oettinger Weiss is a quality beer with a slight sour taste and low density. The main advantage of this drink is a low price.

The taste of the beer "Oettinger Gold"

Classical light barley beer Oettinger Gold is characterized by a soft taste and a strength of 4.9%. This light beer with some wateriness, thanks to which the drink is very easy to drink. Present in it and pleasant malty notes, and fruit sour, and a hop aftertaste. However, this description refers only to the original beer "Oettinger". Reviews about the drink, produced by German technology in Russia, are almost completely opposite.

Domestic beer "Oettinger Gold" has nothing to do with the original drink. It is characterized by a pronounced acidic aftertaste, a sharp smell of hops and a pronounced alcoholic aftertaste. All buyers, without exception, recommend buying and drinking only real German beer produced directly in Germany. From the domestic product, people's tasters are advised to refuse.

Beer Oettinger Pils

The classic German camp Oettinger Pils is one of the most popular beers, both in Germany and abroad. This is a barley beer of bottom fermentation, which has a characteristic beer flavor and a mild flavor of hops. The strength of the drink is 4.7%.

The beer "Oettinger Pils" is a straw-colored drink with a dense and resistant foam. It has a pronounced malt flavor with grain notes. The smell is mild. In the aftertaste, there is a sourness, which only grows with time. The buyers confirm that the German beer of the presented variety is easy to drink, has a pleasant malt flavor with hop bitterness in the aftertaste. The foam of the drink is really firm and dense, with medium graininess. The original beer has a brighter malty smell and smack, in contrast to beer produced in domestic factories.

Beer Reviews Oettinger Bock

Strong beer Oettinger Bock has a high strength of 6.7%. This variety is better known in Germany as a side or shtark and is characterized by increased density (16%) and a higher percentage of alcohol. Barley beer "Oettinger Bok" has a strong fruity taste with bitterness. The fragrance is weak, malt. The foam is dense, smooth and stable. This is a strong beer, which can immediately be felt by tasting the drink. The aftertaste remains not quite pleasant, bitter.

The buyers noted that the beer produced in Russia tastes worse than the original one. It is openly felt alcohol and unpleasant bitterness. Taste from this drink should not be expected.