Secrets of Beer Brewing in Hirsau
Beer is also much appreciated. Due to excellent spring water available in many places and due to the German beer purity law (whereby only hops, malt, water and yeast are allowed) which guarantees a high quality standard, German beer has earned itself an excellent reputation worldwide. In Hirsau you can learn for yourself about the secrets of beer brewing, unless you prefer to just enjoy a freshly tapped beer of one of the renowned breweries like Rothaus, Distelhäuser or Bad Schussenried. Not to forget the many small, local breweries making tasty beer specialities.
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