Brauerei C. & A. Veltins Head Brewer Walter Bauer Talks Grevensteiner

We spoke with Brauerei C. & A. Veltins Head Brewer Walter Bauer about Grevensteiner.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
In the nineteenth century, brothers Carl and Anton Veltins brewed an exquisite beer in the Grevensteiner Brewery that achieved much more than popularity. With Grevensteiner beer, Brauerei C. & A. Veltins has brought this story back to life because brewing tradition and specialty beers are experiencing a revival in Germany.

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
The beer exhibits a silky soft amber color with orange hues and has a smooth, velvety head. The complex taste is initially dominated by caramel with a light undertone of honey and roasted almonds and fresh, fruity notes closely resembling green apples. Despite its intense and slightly malty, sweet taste, Grevensteiner is still noticeably tangy and elegant. A roasted bitter note coupled with a nutty flavor tops off this sensory experience by allowing a creamy caramel taste to unfold.

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Dominated by caramel, elegant, German beer purity law.

BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
More and more consumers are discovering the diversity of the world of beer and are developing a passion for beer culture.

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Light salad, rustic specialty sausages, pasta, roast, camembert, almond-dessert.