Top Five Booze-tasting Possibilities in Berlin

Berlin is a city full of culinary experiences. The specialness is reflected in the diversity.

There are several distilleries and especially breweries in the German capital that, in addition to guided tours and tastings, usually have seating in a cosy atmosphere. Here are five great breweries and distilleries that are definitely worth a visit:

1. Berlin Brewdog

At the Brew Dog, choosing a beer can take a little longer. You can choose from over 100 India Pale Ale beers in the German bar of the modern Scottish brewery. The long tables are ideal for groups and there is also plenty of space in the large beer garden to sample the variety of beers together. If you are hungry, there is pizza, burgers and wings to go with your beer. If you want to try brewing for yourself, you can look forward to eight 50-litre brewery packs available for hire.

2. MAMPE

Mampe is the capital's oldest spirits brand. A brand with history, stories and excellent spirits since time immemorial. The "Little Schnapps Stories" tasting tour is the perfect journey through time for fans of the MAMPE brand and its products.As a welcome drink, try a glass of the original MAMPE Bitter Drops made to the recipe from 1831. There is a wide range of MAMPE spirits to discover - including a non-alcoholic gin.

3. Brauhaus Spandau

At Brauhaus Spandau, guests experience an original brewery atmosphere. Brauhaus Spandau combines the in-house brewery with a rustic inn and beer garden. The quaint red brewery, a lovingly restored brick building, was built back in 1890 as a former army steam laundry. Every month you can drink a new beer speciality there, along with original German cuisine.

4. BRLO

Whether it's a Helles, Pale Ale or Weißes (different types) - the beers at BRLO are craft brewed in small batches. The atmosphere of the beer garden is innovative rather than rustic. With trendy black-grey beer benches the BRLO BRWHOUSE is built from 38 used overseas containers from all over the world. This makes it mobile as well as temporary and can be reassembled at any location. The food departs from classic beer garden dishes and offers contemporary European cuisine. The menu changes several times a year and offers mainly seasonal products and ingredients. Therefore, the BRLO beer garden is a must for anyone who loves variety as well as craft beer.

5. Deutsche Spirituosen Manufaktur

The Deutsche Spirituosen Manufaktur in Marzahn is quite new in the business and highly motivated. Since 2017, there have been no less than 100 different distillates in small and large apothecary bottles. The founders and distillers want to bring together sustainability, transparency and identity. Depending on taste and courage, bear's garlic, liquorice strawflower or chocolate mint end up in the glass. Some Berlin bartenders and chefs already swear by it.

The gins have names like Sundown, Urban Garden or BBQ Dry.