BEER STYLES

The 19th century was an exciting time for beer brewing. Groundbreaking technology was invented and brewmasters travelled all over Europe to share their brewing knowledge and techniques. This is how one of the world’s most popular beer styles was created: the Pilsner. The invention of modern refrigeration enabled bottom fermented beer. Radeberger Pilsner was one of the first breweries to use this technology. Pilsner is a type of pale lager and usually has a light, clear Golden color. The taste profile is heavy on the hops and light on the malt. Ideally enjoyed out of an elegant Pokal or Tulip, Pilsner has a very stable head, allowing for a fresh taste, sip after sip. And because we love our Pilsner, we often don’t waste time to order, we simply call it a Pils.

Traditionally a typical Bavarian brew, this beer has come a long way. A long time ago, Hefeweizen was illegal to brew. In order to preserve enough wheat to bake bread, Duke Wilhelm IV. proclaimed the Reinheitsgebot. After many years, the law was revised, allowing brewers to use wheat again. Schöfferhofer was the first to break the rules and bring Hefeweizen from the serene rivers and mountains of Bavaria to the big city.
Hefeweizen boasts an exciting, fruity taste profile. From banana to citrus notes, sometimes malty, this beer can do it all. A perfect companion for a rooftop party in the city, to summer days at the lake or paired with a fine dinner, Hefeweizen is always a great companion. Ideally poured into a tall, curvy glass to allow for perfect carbonation, color and flavor. Furthermore explore Hefeweizen Mix, the perfect combination of unfiltered Hefeweizen and natural fruit drink.

Non-Alcoholic beers are generally brewed one of two ways: a controlled brewing process that results in a low alcohol content, or with reverse-osmosis method where the alcohol is removed after fermentation. In the 1970s, many breweries tried and tried to brew a good tasting Non-Alcoholic, the first brewery to really succeed, was Clausthaler. If brewed the right way, you can almost not tell the difference between an alcoholic beer and an Non-Alcoholic… Oftentimes, breweries will take their most popular beer and brew a Non-Alcoholic version. There are very few breweries like Clausthaler who are entirely committed to brewing Non-Alcoholic beer and brew a variety of Non-Alcoholic beers. From our Original Pale Lager style, to the Dry Hopped IPA and finally our refreshing Grapefruit, there are virtually no limits to the taste varieties of Non-Alcoholic. A consistently growing beer segment, these are exciting times for non-alcoholic beer.

Zwickelbier beer is tapped and poured early from the cask. It is essentially the effervescent form of a Bavarian Kellerbier. One of the finest examples is Radeberger Zwickelbier, up until now only available in the brewery in Radeberg and in very few selected bars and restaurants. As a limited edition you can find it now also in the US in 16.9 oz cans. A Zwickelbier beer has an alcohol content by volume that is usually below 5%. The name stems from the actual sampling handle mounted on the outside of the cask, which is used to taste and assess the brew’s progress during fermentation. Zwickelbier is rarely exported internationally since it is unfiltered and usually has a shorter shelf life.