You have to love German Breweries

Discussion in 'Germany' started by Bavarican, Jun 19, 2025.

  1. Bavarican

    Bavarican Pooh-Bah (1,815) Apr 27, 2025 Germany
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    Here is a brewery in Northern Bavaria with a special for fans. It is a beer club membership.

    https://www.brauerei-winkler.de/bierclub/winkler-bierclub/

    Benefits for members
    For an annual membership fee of €16.17, members receive
    a personalized membership card
    an exclusive polo shirt
    And every year
    a free case of “Haustrunk” beer 20x500ml
    a liter of beer at the Amberg Mountain Festival
    Invitations to events
    special events and excursions
    Discounts on brewery tours
    and a surprise gift

    All of this for about $18
     
  2. BeerAndGasMasks

    BeerAndGasMasks Grand Pooh-Bah (5,208) Apr 22, 2012 Virginia
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    Sounds like an excellent deal! I haven't been to Amberg in over a decade, so it may be worth a visit and to join the club on my next visit to Germany. A crate full of beer will fit into my baggage allowance quite nicely...
     
  3. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    We call these Mug Clubs here, and the cost is usually $50+ and we don't get some of those benefits. But it's nice to feel special when drinking at the brewery with a special mug.
     
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  4. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    We have pubs and micros with similar clubs around here -- have had for many years.

    But I know Hofbräu München has some sort of Krug Klub. I always admired the Krug Cages at the Haus and wanted to be invited to be a part of the "in" group. :wink:
     
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