1. German beer is typically categorized into six main types: white beer (Weissbier), clear beer (Lager), dark beer (Dunkel), wheat beer (Weizenbier), non-alcoholic beer, and export beers.
2. White beer, or Weissbier, is brewed with a blend of wheat malt and barley malt, giving it a distinctively thick texture and a smooth, lubricating taste. It is often described as a liquid form of bread, with a noticeably less bitter flavor.
3. Some of the most well-known varieties of white beer include Bavarian Weissbier, Berliner Weisse, and Leipziger Gose. Bavarian breweries like Tucher and Paulaner are renowned for their white beers, while Berliner Kindl is a famous brand in the capital.
4. Berliners often enjoy their Berliner Weisse with raspberry or woodruff syrup, which adds a unique twist to the refreshing brew.