As part of its International Quality Test for Beer and Beer Mixed Drinks 2024,
The DLG (German Agricultural Society) is offering a special prize for the best
Beers in relevant categories. The expert jury thus honors special
recipes and qualities that reflect the variety of taste and creativity of the breweries.
In the category “Best Draft Beer” the Schlossbrauerei Autenried from
Ichenhausen-Autenried with their “Autenrieder Ernte Weizen”.
As part of the DLG quality test for beer and beer mixes, the beers are
undergo extensive quality controls over several weeks. The diverse analytical
Parameters and a declaration control complete the sensory quality assessment of the
The beers with the highest scores in all test parameters receive the
Special award “Best Beer” in the respective category.
“The special award ‘Best Beer’ offers the winners an attention-grabbing
stage and puts their outstanding brewing skills in the spotlight. With tireless passion
craftsmanship and exquisite raw materials, they have a sensory highlight
created that provides extraordinary moments of enjoyment,” says Thomas Burkhardt, DLG-
Beverage Project Manager.
DLG Food Testing Center
Thanks to its technical and methodological expertise, the DLG Test Centre is a leader in quality
evaluation of food. A neutral network of experts and testing methods based on
current scientifically proven and product-specific quality standards guarantee
Neutrality and quality transparency. Tested products that meet the DLG quality criteria
receive the “DLG-awarded” award in gold, silver or bronze.