Strong beer festival in Laupheim: Hundreds celebrate the first tapping!

Strong beer festival in Laupheim: Hundreds celebrate the first tapping!

An unforgettable evening in Laupheim! On Saturday, the crown brewery experienced its very strong beer tapping festival and the response was overwhelming. Despite the cooler, hundreds of beer lovers flocked six degrees to the brewery's yard to take part in this special event. The ceremonial start was carried out with the tapping of the first beer barrel by Paul Eble Jr., who officially opened the festival with four strong strokes. According to [Schwäbische.de] (https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/biberach/laupheim/hunderte-stroemen-zum-allereren-starkbieransich-der-kronenbrauerei- 3067341?womort=biberach) the surprise was: "We were flat, how many people came, said Braumeister Stefan Eble.

The strong beer tapping has a long tradition in Germany, which goes back to the Middle Ages. At that time, strong beer was consumed during Lent because it was considered liquid food that did not break the fast. In Laupheim, however, this custom is also cultivated in the cold season, and the brewery proudly announced that it has been brewing its Christmas goat for over 100 years. "We have been brewing our Christmas goat for 100 years," said Eble.

a festival for the senses

The event offered visitors a variety of delicacies. In addition to the classic Bock beer, there was also a hot glowbock, a special mix of light beer and spices that are perfect for the cold season. "We thought that people might prefer to drink something warm," said Eble with a smile. Surprisingly, most guests opted for the cool goat and wheat goat. "Today we filled the beer into the bottles," the master brewer proudly revealed. The beer lovers can be happy because the new variety is now available on sale.

Another highlight of the evening was the opening of the barrel with the ice rink. "It was obtained from a frozen barrel with strong beer," said Eble. The barrel was open at minus 20 degrees, and the result was impressive: three quarters of the content was frozen, while all of the alcohol collected in the middle. "A high -proof elixir without carbon dioxide," said the master brewer. The visitors were enthusiastic about this special creation.

a full success

The mood was exuberant and the satisfaction of the guests was unmistakable. "We and the visitors were more than satisfied," summed up Eble after the festival. The clear conclusion of those present gives hope for a repetition next year. With this first strong beer tapping, the crown brewery not only opened a new chapter in its history, but also conquered the hearts of beer lovers. An event that will go into the annals of the brewery!