Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival, held every year in Munich, Germany. If you are lucky, you might have attended it, or maybe you are planning to go next year. But if not, why not bring the Oktoberfest vibe home? Yes, you can enjoy some of the best German beers right here in India. Known worldwide for their exceptional quality and unmatched taste, German beers are an important part of global beer culture. Keeping this in mind, here are 10 of the best German beers available in India, either online or at select liquor stores.
10 Best German Beers Available In India To Celebrate Oktoberfest
1. Erdinger Weissbier
Erdinger Weissbier is one of the most popular German beers in India. Known for its refreshing taste, it carries distinct notes of banana and clove with a subtle sweetness. It is full-bodied, which might not be preferred by everyone, but it is still considered top quality. This one is perfect to celebrate Oktoberfest in India!
Where: Delhi, Haryana, UP and Mumbai
Cost: Starting at ₹250
2. Hofbräuhaus München
Hofbräuhaus beers offer a traditional Munich drinking experience right in your home! They have a balanced flavour with subtle malt sweetness and mild bitterness at the finish. With hints of spice and floral aromas, it is a must-try for anyone new to German beers.
Where: Goa, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu
Cost: Starting at ₹350
3. Beck’s
Beck’s beer is crisp and refreshing. It has a smooth and clean taste. Following the German Purity Law, it is described as a premium lager. Mildly sweet, it also carries a floral aroma. Beck’s beer only uses four ingredients, which are 100% pure malt, fresh water, hand-picked Bavarian hops and specially curated yeast. Furthermore, Beck’s Beer is also known for its rich golden colour and a foamy head.
Where: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata
Cost: Starting at ₹140
4. Paulaner
Paulaner is one of the most famous German beer brands. Its Hefe-Weissbier is fresh and fruity, with bright notes of citrus, mango and pineapple. Another favourite, Paulaner Munchner Hell, is malty with a crisp finish. With low to moderate bitterness, most of its beers are easy to enjoy, making them a popular option.
Where: Delhi
Cost: Starting at ₹4,549
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5. Stangen Weiss Beer
Stangen Weiss is a German-style wheat beer with low bitterness. It has a sweet yeast aroma and citrusy notes. Light, smooth and refreshing, it is a perfect choice for hot days. Moreover, Stangen Weiss Beer has a naturally cloudy look with a golden hue. You would also like to know that this beer offers a fizzy mouthfeel and has a low bitterness, which makes it easy to enjoy for everyone.
Where: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Thane
Cost: Starting at ₹550
6. Weihenstephaner
Weihenstephaner is one of the oldest and most respected German beer brands. Available in India for over a decade, it is loved for its aroma and full-bodied taste. With a complex flavour but low bitterness, it is considered a premium option, usually found in select liquor stores and upscale restaurants.
Where: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Cost: Starting at ₹2,740
7. Feldschlößchen
Feldschlößchen offers several varieties in India. The Pilsner has herbal hops and a balanced taste. Its Black Lager is smooth with flavours of toffee, toasted bread and coffee. The Pale Wheat beer is creamy with biscuit and spice. Overall, it’s a good and enjoyable German beer option available in India.
Where: Delhi NCR, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Goa
Cost: Starting at ₹200
8. Brunonia
Brunonia offers two varieties in India. The Lager is full-bodied, dry and crisp with bread-like flavours. The Hefeweizen is sweeter, orange-hued, with banana and clove notes. Both are brewed according to the German Purity Law and are great options to celebrate Oktoberfest at home.
Where: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Cost: Starting at ₹330
9. Krombacher
Krombacher has a smooth and full-bodied taste with sweet malt notes and hints of lemon and honey. It is refreshing with a pleasant aftertaste and a mild bitterness that is not overpowering. Krombacher is a light-filtered beer with a satisfying taste. Made with spring water, it carries a distinct freshness and is a good choice for warm weather.
Where: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Goa
Cost: Starting at ₹214
10. Warsteiner Pils
Warsteiner Pils is pale golden with a clean, refreshing taste. Expect hints of barley malt, mild hops and subtle yeast tones. This beer is known for its spicy aroma with notes of hops. It is brewed with barley malt, hops and hop extract, all while adhering to the German Purity Law. Its refreshing taste makes it a perfect drink for warm weather!
Where: Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kochi, Gujarat
These are some of the best German beers available in India, worth trying if you want to enjoy Oktoberfest vibes. German beers also pair best with traditional German foods like sausages, roasted chicken, root vegetables and fried dishes.
Also Read: Oktoberfest In Munich No Longer Just For Europeans; Indian Travellers To Germany Jump 8.6% In 2024!
So, which German beer will you try first to celebrate Oktoberfest in India? Let us know!
Cover Image Courtesy: Feldschlößchen Beers India/ Instagram and Brunonia Beer/ Instagram
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