Beer in the city council: a look back at the tradition of Gerstenseft!

Beer in the city council: a look back at the tradition of Gerstenseft!

In the recent public Christmas meeting of the Buchlo City Council, an old rumor caused excitement: the alleged drinking of beer in council meetings. City councilor Rudolf Grieb (UBI), however, clarified: "As far as I know, real beer never existed." This clarification came after a report that had illuminated the story and aroused curiosity about alcohol culture in the municipal committees. Mayor Robert Pöschl also voiced that since at least 2002 there has been no "real" beer in the city council. In Kaufbeuren you are similarly of the opinion and discuss without alcoholic beverages, since the topics are often very serious, as Allgaeuer-zeitung.de reported.

beer and durability

Germany is known for its passion for beer-on average, the Germans drink over 94 liters of beer per capita every year, as the German Brewer Association states. But what happens if the best before date of a beer is exceeded? According to the information, which augsburger-allgemeine.de As long as the bottle is undamaged and the beer was properly stored. The best before date is not an expiry date; It indicates when the beer retains its optimal properties. With the corresponding alcohol content and good storage, many types of beer are still drinkable after years.

It is important that you store the beer cool, dry and protected from light. After opening, it should also be consumed as quickly as possible to avoid the formation of harmful germs. If the beer appear cloudy or flaky after a long period of time, it is usually not harmful to health, since these flakes only come from deposited yeast or protein. The typical smell can also change, but the beer usually does not harm and the consumability is best checked by smell and taste tests.