Beer (German: Bier pronounced [biːɐ̯] ) is a major part of German culture. Only water, hops, yeast and malt are permitted[who?] as ingredients in its production. Beers not exclusively using barley-malt, such as wheat beer, must be top-fermented.[1][2]
In 2020, Germany ranked third in Europe in terms of per-capita beer consumption, trailing behind the Czech Republic and Austria.[3]
The traditional serving of beer, known as a Kranz (wreath), is typically carried by a server ("Köbes") and contains traditional Stange glasses and, in the center, larger modern glasses.