A Pint of Warsteiner Dunkel
It’s hot and I’m getting ready to watch “Luminous: The Symphony of Us.” And I need to hold down my spot for a bit before the nighttime spectacular! A pint is required Being in World Showcase, it has to be international in style and my heart is singing Dunkel, Dunkel, Dunkel! Because my beer needs to have some darker malt to quench my thirst.
“Warsteiner Dunkel” is found in the Germany Pavilion. I purchased mine from the beer cart next to the lagoon on the main walkway, where you can also find the “Schöfferhofer Prickly Pear Hefeweizen.” In fact while in line I had to talk up the Prickly Pear option to a couple behind me. He found it a little silly, I reassured him that it was refreshing! But we need to get back on track! “Warsteiner Dunkel” can be found on other menus in Germany, including Biergarten Restaurant. It’s a light-tasting beer with 28 IBUs, but has a nice smooth malt tone to it. It’s also only 4.8% ABV. The dark color may make it seem like a heavy beer not meant for a hot evening. But Dunkel really is a light beer in taste, so don’t be afraid. It’s light but slightly malty beer!
I was lucky as I lived in an area with a brewery founded by German immigrants over 100 years ago and still following German brewing traditions today. This allowed me to sample some high-quality German-style beers made in America. Warsteiner makes this beer perfectly to style. On Untappd, the beer has over 100,000 ratings and a 3.65 rating out of 5. This beer is a success, and you taste the tradition, style, and workmanship in the cup.
A Pint for Sunset!
We really should not be surprised. Warsteiner has been owned by the same German family since 1753, so there has been plenty of time to refine the recipes at this Warstein, Germany brewery. We could only wish that some of our favorite craft breweries today could have long family histories like this 100 years from now. In 1753, farmer Antonius Cramer was taxed for producing more beer than he was legally allowed to personally consume, creating a brewery. Today, his ninth-generation descendant leads the brewery.
Who Drinks This? This is a great example of what Epcot can do to bring food and drink to Disney guests. Those who want an authentic experience, and try a German import that may not be as prevalent outside of the park should grab a pint. I find it refreshing, and a great beverage for people watching while I await the night. It is a brew that makes one feel as if they authentically are in Germany.
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