Drinking in Germany
Drinks in Germany have a high percentage of alcohol, and the country is one of the heaviest alcohol-drinking nations in Europe, just around 5% of Germans are teetotalers.
Legal drinking age is 16 for beer and wine (if accompanied by a parent) and 18 for spirits.
The most popular drink around the country is the beer, it is made in different ways and every German region has its own kind of beer, some are stronger than others. In Germany, beer is not recognized as "alcohol", it is known as food. There are more than 5000 breweries that produce the beer, so the price is the lowest of Europe. Other popular drinks in Germany are wine, apple wine and drinks made with fruits.
