There are many stereotypes about Germans and their affinity for alcohol and particularly for their worldfamous beer. But is anything about their drinking habits changing? You could be surprised!
In this episode of Meet the Germans, Shabnam takes a deep dive into Germany’s drinking culture. Having moved to the country from India in 2017, Shabnam has meanwhile discovered various German drinking rituals. But there are still a few drinks she hasn’t tried yet. In this episode, she bravely tests a selection of classic German liquors.

Do you have any drinking rituals in your country? And which German drinks would you like to try out? Let us know in the comments!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:18 Drinking culture in Germany
01:15 German wine
01:46 Is alcohol a "Kulturgut"?
02:31 On which occasions is alcohol an integral part?
02:56 Statistics about alcohol consumption
04:36 Sober Sensation
05:37 Shabnam’s liquor tasting
06:49 Outro

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