Brauhaus Riegele Owner and World Champion Beer Sommelier Sebastian Priller-Riegele Talks Riegele Augustus

We spoke with Brauhaus Riegele Owner and World Champion Beer Sommelier Sebastian Priller-Riegele about Riegele Augustus.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
It is a nearly forgotten Bavarian beer style that the Riegele Brewers developed further with passion, knowledge and dedication!

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
Augustus has an exceptional mouthfeel and richness in taste. It is amazingly complex but smooth all at once. Although high in alcohol, it is still easy to drink. Emitting a unique, fruity aroma, the beer pours an attractive hazy amber color.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
Augustus is a tribute to Emperor Augustus, the founder of the city “Augusta Vindelicorum,“ which today is Augsburg -- the home of Brauhaus Riegele. The beer reflects the great history of Augsburg and the long history of the Riegele brewery. 

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
Depending on the island’s temperature! If it’s extremely hot, it might become an amusing stay with the high alcohol! 

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Complex, unfiltered, unbridled; balance and strength worthy of its name.

BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
Japanese tourists tend to love this beer! Sometimes they stop by the brewery and love the beer so much that they don’t taste the alcohol. After that, they re-enter the bus a bit differently after a few swigs of Augustus!

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Personally, I think it’s great with roasted chicken, duck and pork.

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