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Starkbier ist ein besonders starkes deutsches Bier, welches ursprünglich von Mönchen für die Fastenzeit erdacht wurde. Erfahren Sie alles über diesen sonderbaren Hintergrund von GermanPod101.com, und verbessern Sie gleichzeitig Ihren Bier-bezogenen Wortschatz! Diese Lektion ist auch Teil unserer Miniserie über Bayern, denn Starkbier ist in Bayern zuhause. Es ist jedoch auch in Österreich und mehreren anderen deutschen Bundesländern beliebt.

Starkbier is a particularly strong type of German beer, which was originally devised by monks for use during the fasting season. Learn all about this strange background with GermanPod101.com, and improve your beer-related vocabulary at the same time! Finally, this lesson is also part of our Bavarian mini-series, because strong beer is at home in Bavaria. It’s also popular in Austria and a couple other German states though.


Nürnberg (Nuremburg) is an important city in Franconia (Northern Bavarian). It is particularly well-known for its medieval architecture and for its beautiful Christmas market. Bavaria doesn’t have to be all about Munich. Try something new next time you’re there, and let today’s audio blog put you in the mood!