The German city that serves authentic Kölsch beer where you have to cover the glass if you don’t want the waiters to serve you another round

If there is something that defines Germany, it is, without a doubt, the beer. Did you know that it is the European country that produces and consumes the most? Gastronomic tourism in this country is done in glass, as in Cologne. This city, in addition to being known for its carnivals, its Chocolate Museum, its cathedral and for being the place where the Three Wise Men rest, is famous for the Kölsch.

For the residents of Colonia, this beer is a source of pride and it is not an exaggeration, nor is it a saying, since since 1986 this beer has designation of origin and only brewers from the Cologne region can use this word to label their beers. Furthermore, this word not only gives its name to the drink, but Colonia can boast of being the only one in have a language that you can drink“.

Crystalline, clear and, above all, refreshingthis beer is ideal to drink in summer. Although if you decide to travel to Cologne, you should know that this is the only one they will serve you, so save yourself from asking for any other variety, because you will only get a bad look.

Lovers of this beer gather to toast to the cry of “drink doch jan mit“, or what would also be “Come and join us for a drink!”. And with this motto there is no one who can say no. The Kobesuniformed waiters in traditional costumes, serve this beer in stangen200 milliliter tube glasses.

Now what you must know yes or yes and what will save you from a bad situation is that the only way you can stop drinking beer in Cologne is cover the glass with the coastersince otherwise what you are saying is that you want to continue drinking. A somewhat dangerous practice.

What to do in Cologne

The best recommendation – for glass tourism – is to visit one of the breweries of the city, like that of Brauhaus Sünner, one of the most ecological. It’s just a ten-minute tram ride from the center, making it perfect for a getaway. Of course, not everything is going to be drinking, during the visit it is also possible to learn about the foundations of this brewery and some curiosities about the Kölsch.

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