Brewing is an integral part of German cultural traditions. In terms of the amount of beer consumed, Germans are inferior only to Czechs and Austrians. Foam drink in this country is able to prepare not only delicious, but also high quality. In Germany, a large number of beer brands are registered, among which Oettinger is one of the oldest. We will tell you more about the main beers of the leading German brand in our article.
Oettinger Brewery History
The first mention of a brewery in the German town of Ettingen dates back to 1333. For centuries, 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 considered to be 1731. At first it was a small family company, and by the beginning of the XX century Oettinger became a state enterprise. In 1956, the brewery was bought by the Kollmar family, after which the company began increasing its capacity and producing beer at the lowest prices.
In Germany, Ottinger beer 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, accessible to absolutely 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 beverage under the Ottinger brand in other countries, including Russia and Ukraine.
Despite the fact that Ottinger beer is at least 50% cheaper than drinks from 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 associated with the absence of advertising costs, warehouses, marketing and sales departments, and full automation of labor. Moreover, all laws on the purity of German beer are fully respected.
Oettinger beer assortment
The following Oettinger beers are available:
- barley (Oettinger Pils, Oettinger Gold, Oettinger Bock and others);
- wheat (Oettinger Weiss and at least 5 more beers);
- beer-based drinks (Oettinger Malz and other non-alcoholic or low alcohol drinks).
Let's dwell on the main Oettinger beers.
Oftinger Weiss unfiltered beer: description and reviews
The main and one of the most popular beers of the brewing company is Oettinger Weiss. This is light wheat unfiltered beer with a strength of 4.9%. The composition of the foamy drink includes only natural ingredients: water, malt and hops. Ottinger unfiltered beer has a yellow opaque color and a sour apple flavor. When spilled on the surface, a thick and even head of foam is formed. The taste of beer is rather neutral, with bread and light piquant bitterness.
As you know, Ottinger beer is now produced in Russia, and most often on the shelves of stores you can find just this product. And if about the real German Weiss beer after tasting there are only positive reviews, then they are more controversial about the domestic product.
But we can say for sure that there are few similarities with the original product, despite the presence of an official production license. In general, Oettinger Weiss is a quality beer with a slight sour flavor and low density. The main advantage of such a drink is its low price.
Taste qualities of Ottinger Gold beer
Classic light barley beer Oettinger Gold is characterized by a mild flavor and a strength of 4.9%. This is a light beer with some water content, due to which the drink is very easy to drink. Present in it are pleasant malt notes, and fruit acidity, and a hop aftertaste. However, this description only applies to the original Ottinger beer. 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 sour taste, a sharp smell of hops and a strong alcoholic aftertaste. Without exception, buyers recommend buying and drinking only real German beer produced directly in Germany. Folk tasters advise giving up the domestic product.
Beer Oettinger Pils
The classic German lager Oettinger Pils is one of the most popular beers both in Germany and abroad. It is a bottom-fermented barley beer with a characteristic beer aroma and a mild hop flavor. The strength of the drink is 4.7%.
Ottinger Pils beer is a straw-colored drink with dense and resistant foam. It has a pronounced malt flavor with grain notes. The smell is mild. The sourness is felt in the aftertaste, which only intensifies over time. Buyers confirm that German beer of the presented variety is easy to drink, has a pleasant malt taste with hop bitterness in the aftertaste. The foam of the drink is really persistent and dense, with medium grit. Original beer has a brighter malt smell and taste, unlike beer produced in domestic factories.
Oettinger Bock Beer Reviews
Strong beer Oettinger Bock has a high strength of 6.7%. This variety is better known in Germany as a side or a stark and has a high density (16%) and a higher percentage of alcohol. Ottinger Bock barley beer has a strong fruity bitterness. The aroma is weak, malt. The foam is dense, even and stable. This is a strong beer that you can immediately feel by tasting a drink. The aftertaste remains not quite pleasant, bitter.
Buyers noted that beer produced in Russia tastes worse than the original. It is openly felt alcohol and unpleasant bitterness. You should not expect flavors from such a drink.