Radler

See also: Radler (Shandy)

The Radler ("cyclist") is a Biermischgetränk (beer-based mixed drink) with a long history in German-speaking regions. Consisting of a 50%/50% or 60%/40% mixture of various types of beer and German-style soda pop or lemonade, the invention of the Radler has been widely attributed to the Munich gastronomer Franz Xaver Kugler in 1922. However the recipe for the Radler had been mentioned as early as 1912.[1] Nowadays, the Radler is drunk not only in Bavaria but across Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia. During the summer months, Radler is very popular due to its reputation of being a thirst-quencher.[2] The product is now being offered by various breweries in bottles and cans.[2]

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References

  1. ^ "Radler". Projekt Gutenberg: Lena Christ, Erinnerungen einer Überflüssigen / 1; first published 1912. http://gutenberg.spiegel.de/index.php?id=5&xid=318&kapitel=20&cHash=1&hilite=radlerma%c3%9fen#gb_found. Retrieved 2008-12-14. 
  2. ^ a b "The Radler (The Bicyclist): The Radler (The Beer)." California State University Long Beach. Accessed August 2011.