Beer Garden s To Treat Your Taste Buds

As the summer heat knocks in, let"s get ready to beat the heat, with the world's oldest and most popular alcoholic beverage- Beer. Let"s give a treat to the taste bud under the open sky where no law holds the banner 'illegal'. Take a glimpse to the latest trend of the era 'Beer Gardens'.

Beer Gardens History

Beer gardens were first developed in Germany in Bavaria in the 19th century, during which time dark lager beer was predominant. A research states that the invention or rather a discovery, of the beer garden was a by-product of the invention of bottom-fermenting beer. Centuries ago, brewers figured that the fermentation would be slower and deliver a different kind of beer if they brewed in winter rather than in summer. In the 15th century, different styles for summer and winter brews developed. While summer beer was a relatively light beer to be consumed within days, winter beers were comparatively stable and could be kept for few more months.

The nature of fermentation mystery was solved just about 250 years back. The answer to the mystery was the outcome of beer gardens. Brewers found out where to build cellars that would stay cool even in summer. Large breweries dug beer cellars in the banks of the river Isar, which allowed them to keep the beer cool. In order to further reduce the cellar temperature, the banks were covered in gravel and chestnut trees were planted As these trees not only bestowed their shadow on the cellars below them, but the big surface of the leaves evaporated lots of water, thereby effectively cooling the surroundings in summer.

Soon, the beer cellars were used not only to store but also to serve the beer. Wooden tables and benches started occupying their space, to make the beer garden a popular venue for the citizens of Munich. Today the beer garden is attached to a drinking establishment such as a public house or a German beer hall, to serve large numbers of customers.

Beer gardens in metropolitan cities today are the cheap and convenient way of spending a weekend under the cool shade of chestnut trees, avoiding expensive restaurants in the city. To add spice to the whole arena, spicy food is also introduced, that blends the culture of the land and the taste of the beer.

The oldest beer gardens till date are the Waldwirtschaft near Pullach and the Kugler-Alm.

Today, many countries around the globe have drinking establishments with an attached beer garden. In Austria, the beer garden is called guest garden (Gastgarten ). In Japan, outdoor beer gardens are enjoying increasing popularity, with many found on the roofs of department stores.

Worlds Best Beer Garden

Hirschgarten in Munich, is the worlds best and the largest traditional beer garden, where more than 8000 people can dine together with Bavarian food and a glass of beer. The cosy atmosphere under the leafy trees is complemented by the deer found in a large enclosure neighboring the beer garden. The park area also has a playground and plenty of space to picnic. It is a perfect place for family get together or teenage hip-hop parties.