![Horizontal Scroll: Sanssouci, located in Potsdam near Berlin , was the residence of Frederich The Great. The Neuses Palais [new palace] was built by Frederich The Great directly after the end of the Seven Year’s War as the largest palace of the 18th century in Sanssouci Park. It is assumed that he built the castle to prove that Prussia was still in good shape after the turmoil of three wars.](Jan06newsletterpg2_files/image009.gif)
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Beer And Other Drinks Germany is famous for its beer the world over and little wonder. There are over 5000 varieties all which are brewed by strict German law. The only ingredients allowed are malt, hops, yeast and water. The word lager comes from the German Lagerbier, literally storage beer. This beer was produced for export and therefore brewed stronger to withstand the trip abroad. In Germany today lager is known as Exportbier. If you like something less alcoholic ask for Alsterwasser in the north. This is a type of shandy |
made with half beer and half lemonade. Germany also excels at the production and consumption of der wein [wine]. Germans drink more wine than beer in an average year. There are over 240,000 acres of vineyards in Germany, most of which are in the southwest. Though many types of grapes are grown, Germany is best known for it’s Riesling. |