When you’re looking for new and different beer experiences, Spec’s selection of 16.9 oz single beers from Germany is one of the most cost-effective ways to try a wide variety of world-class beers.
Live (unpasteurized) beer is something many drinkers of American craft beer have come to expect. As a general rule, the half-liter bottles from German breweries are unpasteurized even when six-pack formats of the same item are pasteurized. Some entire styles come primarily in this format – for example, here in Texas, kristalweizen and weizenbock are pretty much only available “live.”
German beers are among the more affordable imports. Many German beers in the 16.9 oz format range between $2.00 and $4.00. For someone drinking at a normal, unhurried pace, 16.9 oz is likely the largest size that won’t warm up before you’re finished. (750ml bottles are great for sharing, but half-liters are just fine for one.)
If you’re looking to log more reviews on Ratebeer or Beer Advocate, German singles are a great option for trying as many awesome beers as possible on a budget. Fans of breweries like Weihenstephaner will find a wider selection on the singles shelf than they will in six-packs.
Finally, these bottles are built to last. As these bottles are traditionally recycled over and over in their home markets, they are generally much sturdier and more appropriate for reuse by home brewers.
The experts at Spec’s are always available to help you find a new favorite brew, so stop by anytime and get into a great German beer!
Sumbitted by: Levi Castello
