Alcohol-free Beer Garden 'Die Null' opens in Munich

leisure - Alcohol-free Beer Garden 'Die Null' opens in Munich

In a beer garden, there is beer - so far, so normal. But in Munich, a special variation is planned. Near the main train station, an alcohol-free beer garden is opening. The significant name: "Die Null". The organizers write that the beer garden culture will not be defined by alcohol, but by coming together in the open, offering mocktails (cocktails without alcohol), juices and other non-alcoholic beverages, as well as beer, of course, alcohol-free. Additionally, cultural offerings, parties, or dance evenings are planned. Details will be presented at the opening in the afternoon, where Oberburgermeister Dieter Reiter (SPD) also plans to participate.

Concept against degeneration tendencies

The beer garden is planned to be at Karl-Stützel-Platz until September 15th, open from 5 pm to 10 pm on Wednesdays to Saturdays, provided the weather permits. It is organized by gastronomes who want to revitalize and enhance the place. Their initiative is part of a comprehensive concept to counteract degeneration tendencies in the city.

The association for the preservation of Bavarian economic culture welcomes the idea. Business manager Ursula Zimmermann says, "We welcome every initiative that enlivens the tavern landscape. An alcohol-free beer garden complements the existing offerings and can be an interesting alternative for some. And the gastronomes could create a unique selling point. However, no one is forced to consume alcohol in other beer gardens, Zimmermann emphasizes."

"Life and let live"

The managing director of the Bavarian Brewers Association, Walter König, refers to the motto "Life and let live" and draws a parallel to different beverages. "Why should a host exclude a customer circle due to the beverage offer? Every guest should be able to order and drink what suits them at the moment, and that can change depending on the occasion, mood, and time of day," he says.

Among the customers, beer without alcohol comes with malt beverages: 471,300 hectoliters were produced in the first quarter of this year, roughly 44,500 hectoliters more than in the previous yearly period. Sixty percent of this consisted of alcohol-free wheat beer, and a quarter of under-fermented beer. As a reason for the increasing popularity, König mentions the scientific and technological effort invested to improve the taste.

1. Visitors to the upcoming alcohol-free beer garden at Main Station in Munich, named "Die Null," can enjoy a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, including mocktails and juices, alongside traditional beer.
2. During the opening event, Munich's Oberburgermeister Dieter Reiter from the SPD party is expected to participate, showcasing the German city's support for the leisure initiative.
3. The initiative to establish the alcohol-free beer garden is part of a larger effort within the Hospitality industry in Munich to combat degeneration tendencies and enliven the city's tavern landscape.
4. The beer garden is planned to operate until September 15th, offering a unique selling point for local gastronomes in Bayern, better known as Bavaria, Germany.
5. As the popularity of alcohol-free beer continues to grow in Germany, with an increase of 44,500 hectoliters in the first quarter of this year based on malt beverages, the Bavarian Brewers Association underlines the importance of "Life and let live," emphasizing that every guest should have the freedom to choose their preferred beverage.

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