European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 7, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Was Hoechten Sie trinket dining out is not the Only pleasure in deutschland. Germans enjoy liquid refreshments drunk by themselves and As enhancements to the Dally meals. Sitting at an outdoor cafe Loung ing Over a cup of Coffee or refreshing yourself with a Glass or Mineral water cola or Beer is a relaxing Way to break up a Day spent shopping sightseeing or just running around doing errands. Cool Clear Wasser As evidenced by the abundance of German spa towns and the Many brands of bottled min eral water the term of l have a love affair with that simple yet delectable drink. Refreshing healthy and calorie free Mineral water is held in High esteem in the German diet. Unlike in the states water is not served in restaurants unless ordered. The bottled water thai is served is usually carbonated like club soda either with its own natural carbonation Felt Igener Koriken sauce or with carbonation added fit Kome Raguere verse tit which makes it a Little More bubbly. If you want in carbonated Mineral water ask for waster Ohne Kohlen Sauerer or  if you want Tan water which the germans Don t usually drink ask for  Kaffee Coffee is another beverage the germans Cher ish. Kaffee is Seldom served or drunk with meals. With the exception of breakfast. It is enjoyed As a finale to a meal or with cake or other sweets Between meals. German Coffee is stronger arid More flavorful than what we re used to. Espresso is very Strong Coffee served in Small cups. Cappucino is Espres so with steamed milk or sometimes whipped Cream. If you just Don t have a taste for the Strong stuff rhe generic term for instant Coffee is nes cafe and decal finale Coffee is  Fin Beer Attef among the first phrases Many americans learn is tin Bier Bine however this phrase combined with a raised Index Finger will often cause confusion. First there Are Many types of Beer so you must specify which kind you want second europeans raise a thumb to indicate one a raised Index Finger is Likely to get you two Beers do you like your Beer dark Dunk Les or Light Heile Sweet or Bitler weak or Strong top or Bottom fermented among the most common Beers which Appeal to americans Are he or Whiten Light bitter made with the most hop highly carbonated. Export somewhat Darker in color and stronger than Klov the Only German Beer which is pasteurized to preserve it for a longer period of time. Mierze March Beer sold in the Spring strength Between Pils and Bock. To cab dark Strong and Sweet brewed in win Ter and drunk in Spring. Of Etzel White wheat Beer often served with a slice of Lemon. Miner Tver Jet delicate while Beer brewed Only from wheat usually served with red or Green syrup Raspberry or Wald Seifter. Mate Sweet dark and malty lowest in alcohol Content. Each Type of Beer is served in a distinctive style Glass which adds to its individuality. German Beer is Best drunk at Aboul 45� of not Ai refrigerator temperature since the natural carbonation provides the Best fizz at that temperature. All Beers except Export will take awhile to be drawn from the tap because they produce a lot of suds or head. So be patient when you order Filer com Fais and pros the whats and Hows of wine German White wines Are known throughout the world for their Charm. They Are not very Strong 0.5 to 12 percent alcohol and can be enjoyed alone or with food. The production and Labelling Are strictly controlled by dec european economic Community regulations and the 1971 German wine Law. As a result by earning