leisure - Alcohol-free Beer Garden 'Die Null' opens in Munich
In a beer garden, there is beer - that's 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 beer garden culture will not be defined by alcohol, but by coming together in the open air. They plan to offer mocktails (cocktails without alcohol), juices, and other non-alcoholic beverages as well. Of course, beer will also be available, naturally alcohol-free. Furthermore, cultural offerings, parties, or dance evenings are planned. Details will be presented at the opening in the afternoon, and Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) is also expected to attend.
Concept against degeneration tendencies
The beer garden is planned to be at Karl-Stützel-Platz until September 15th, depending on good weather, on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. It is organized by gastronomes who want to revitalize and enhance the area between Luisengymnasium, a noble hotel, and the Old Botanical Garden. Their initiative is part of a comprehensive concept with which the city wants to counteract degeneration tendencies. The area around the main train station and the Old Botanical Garden should once again become more attractive, so that people feel safe there and want to stay, said Reiter recently.
The Association for the Preservation of Bavarian Business Culture welcomes the idea. Business manager Ursula Zimmermann: "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, emphasizes Zimmermann."
"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 based on the beverage offering? Every guest should be able to order and drink what suits them at the moment, and that can also change depending on the occasion, mood, and time of day," he thinks.
The guests will receive beer without alcohol, including malt beverages. 471,300 hectoliters were produced in the first quarter of this year, 44,500 hectoliters more than in the previous business year. Sixty percent of this fell on alcohol-free wheat beer, a quarter on under-gassed. As a reason for the increasing popularity, König names the scientific and technological effort that was invested to improve the taste.
- Despite the introduction of an alcohol-free beer garden named "Die Null" at Main Station in Munich, traditional beer will still be available, albeit alcohol-free.
- Visitors to the beer garden can expect various leisure activities, such as cultural events, parties, and dance evenings, in addition to Eating and Drinking options.
- The SPD mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, will be present at the opening of the alcohol-free beer garden, which is part of the city's initiative to revitalize the area around Main Station and the Old Botanical Garden.
- The hospitality industry in Bavaria, including associations like the Association for the Preservation of Bavarian Business Culture and the Bavarian Brewers Association, support the concept and view alcohol-free beer gardens as a supplement to the existing offerings.
- The increasing popularity of alcohol-free beer, such as alcohol-free wheat beer and under-gassed options, can be attributed to advancements in scientific research and technology, which have helped improve the taste and appeal of these beverages.
