10 Best German Beers UK | Erdinger Beck's and More

Possibly the world's finest pilsner, this crisp and refreshing beverage is perfectly balanced, with subtle hints of barley. When poured, it has an inviting golden hue and a world-renowned mouthfeel that's vibrant and refreshing. 

This delicately carbonated pilsner has herbal, floral and malt aromas that perfectly weigh up against the light-bodied taste. If you're looking to pick up a top-notch German beer that's guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser, you'd be hard-pressed to find any better than Warsteiner! 

Another beer created using the ancient wisdom of Weihenstephaner, this is certainly one for those that like full flavours. The beverage has a full-bodied palate of roasted malt with a slight caramel kick upon the first swig. 

This profile makes this beer an excellent accompaniment to all sorts of foods, from hearty meals with game meats to rich chocolate desserts. From the opaque brown appearance to the substantial mouthfeel, if this one has piqued your interest, you won't be disappointed. 

This a very easy beer to drink - in fact, one could easily finish a few of these off in a single sitting. It has a good balance between hops and malts and once poured, boasts a long-lasting, frothy head due to the higher carbonation.

The delightful aromas of fruit, lemons, and grains are reflected in the flavour, which has a strong bitterness but remains crisp and semi-dry. Coming in around £3 a bottle it is on the expensive side, but seeing as there are only around 20 Kölsch beers in the world, it'll be worth it for those budding enthusiasts. 

Regarded by some as the number-one wheat beer in Germany - we won't get into that debate - it's safe to say this is one of the world's favourites. This unfiltered beer is naturally hazy, with a full head of foam on top of a silky golden brew. 

The fruitier flavour has hints of mango and pineapple, with aromas of banana. Coming in at over 5% this is on the stronger side, which makes it ideal for sipping slowly on sunny days. 

If anything this no-nonsense can from And Union should provide a fitting visualisation of the beer it houses. It has the appearance of a slightly hazy, pale lemon juice, with a moderate head and low carbonation. 

Once poured you'll be greeted with the scent of crusty white bread with a hoppy bitterness, topped off with a touch of cream. It's certainly going to be a step away from more traditional lagers if that's what you're used to, but will provide a good introduction to more refined, unfiltered flavours. 

Often considered the crowning glory of Bavarian brewing, Erdinger is up there with the most popular wheat beers exported from Germany. We guarantee, the taste will leave you wanting more after each sip. 

It has perfectly balanced aromas that blend the gentle spiciness of the yeast with the ever so slightly bitter hops. A full-bodied, yet elegant beer, this will without a doubt give you a lifelong appreciation of fine German brewing.  

No brewery, or beer for that matter, is more intrinsically linked with Oktoberfest that this offering from Spaten. In fact, they go back a good 300 years, but we'll leave the rest for you to read up on - it's definitely worth it! 

The beverage has a wonderful burnished bronze colour with superb clarity and medium-to-low carbonation. It has a splash of apple, nuttiness and slightly toasted aromas. Perhaps the most surprising is the high ABV, it's so smooth you'd never guess the percentage if you hadn't read it already.

This company is considered the oldest running brewery in the world, so you can rest assured they know a thing or two about making beer. The Hefe-Weissbier has an aroma of cloves, a refreshing banana flavour and a tempting golden-yellow appearance.

The perfect beer to complement seafood, spicy cheeses and traditional Bavarian sausages, it's a particularly good option for taking to dinner parties. Be careful though, it's rather full-bodied, so you won't want to fill up on too much food! 

And Union works with brewmasters from small Bavarian-family-run breweries to provide the world with wonderful unfiltered beers. By undergoing less filtration, their lager has a cloudier appearance than your usual fare. This product has a colour that's reminiscent of strong coffee, with aromas of dark berries, roasted nuts and caramelised orange peel.

We'd probably recommend this more for the seasoned beer drinkers, rather than those newer to the game as it might be a bit too much of a steep curve for those accustomed to filtered lagers.

First up is a beer that many of us are already well acquainted with. The Beck's brewery was actually the first in Germany to use the iconic green bottle, as well as being the first to export their lager in steel kegs, which has now become the industry standard. 

The beer has a sharp and crisp flavour which is derived from their roasted hops. It generally has less foam than most other lagers, which is worth remembering if you're not too keen on beers without a fluffy head.